Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of California 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 California.
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 California.
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 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

2 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.5879 23,453 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 7700 43500 0.8237 28,674 980 0.9419
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

5 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

6 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

6 Kentucky State University 9000 29700 0.698 1,793 865 0.9608
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

8 California State University-Northridge 9100 36500 0.7508 32,756 1005 0.9345
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

9 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 9400 36900 0.7455 3,224 1085 0.7643
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

10 University of Alaska Fairbanks 10300 68600 0.8504 5,827 1157 0.6469
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

11 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,166 1015 0.7229
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

12 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

13 Stillman College 11300 36000 0.6861 731 865 0.6225
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

13 University of Michigan-Flint 11300 45600 0.7519 5,011 1109 0.7046
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

15 St Olaf College 11400 75900 0.8498 3,124 1378 0.4832
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

16 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5735 10,834 0 0
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

17 Truman State University 11600 21700 0.4652 3,265 1302 0.8377
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

18 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5763 20,885 1420 0.1534
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

19 California State University-Stanislaus 11900 45900 0.7401 8,455 950 0.9814
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

20 California State University-Fresno 12200 45900 0.7349 21,954 995 0.9526
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

20 Southern Utah University 12200 44000 0.7223 13,126 1140 0.8179
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

20 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 12200 24800 0.5071 946 1241 0.2997
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

20 William Jewell College 12200 46900 0.7402 924 1085 0.3836
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29100 0.5734 38,040 1418 0.452
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

25 University of West Florida 12500 21500 0.4181 9,970 1149 0.5824
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

26 Missouri Southern State University 12600 26700 0.5281 3,881 1074 0.9703
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

27 University of Houston 12900 23100 0.4417 39,257 1249 0.7392
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

28 Florida Gulf Coast University 13000 20300 0.3588 14,463 1125 0.6344
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

28 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13000 54500 0.7614 12,507 1010 0.8897
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

30 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13100 25700 0.4897 46,815 1378 0.6057
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

31 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8698
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

32 Portland State University 13300 43100 0.6918 15,414 1094 0.9087
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

33 Youngstown State University 13500 26800 0.4958 9,400 1115 0.8445
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

34 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

35 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13700 28000 0.5113 7,490 1140 0.918
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

36 Washburn University 13800 24000 0.4245 5,331 1095 0.9551
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

37 East Central University 14000 37600 0.6275 2,644 1055 0.5815
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

38 Calvary University 14400 29200 0.5076 174 1065 0.7174
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

174

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

38 Central Michigan University 14400 37400 0.6155 10,193 1095 0.8982
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Northern Illinois University 14400 30700 0.5296 11,348 1070 0.6979
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

38 Trinity University 14400 65800 0.7808 2,518 1423 0.2592
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

42 Urshan University 14500 19500 0.2564 474 990 0.8378
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

43 Avila University 14600 67500 0.7836 1,331 985 0.878
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

44 Albion College 15000 93700 0.8399 1,308 1065 0.807
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

44 California State University-San Bernardino 15000 43900 0.6589 15,365 990 0.9374
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

46 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

47 Florida State University 15400 22900 0.3271 32,720 1360 0.2422
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

47 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

47 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15400 46800 0.6714 6,761 1105 0.8475
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

47 University of North Florida 15400 33000 0.5337 13,735 1150 0.5324
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

51 Oakland University 15500 28200 0.4507 12,587 1130 0.8784
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

51 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

53 Alcorn State University 15700 23700 0.3376 2,532 925 0.4533
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

54 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 798 1030 0.8083
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

55 Southeastern Louisiana University 15900 45800 0.6536 13,192 1075 0.9931
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

55 Utah Tech University 15900 23300 0.3181 13,006 0 0
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

57 Keene State College 16000 51200 0.6873 2,725 1085 0.9033
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

57 University of Southern California 16000 71400 0.7762 20,630 1492 0.0981
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

59 California State University-Sacramento 16100 27700 0.42 28,820 1035 0.9399
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

59 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 16100 42600 0.6223 7,622 1075 0.9254
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

61 Columbus State University 16200 47900 0.6615 6,123 970 0.9912
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$47,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

61 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,341 1266 0.7232
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

61 Ohio University-Main Campus 16200 23200 0.3017 20,444 1209 0.8499
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

61 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

65 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 28000 0.4174 2,111 1060 0.777
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

65 Texas State University 16300 24500 0.3342 36,236 1100 0.8932
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

65 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5559 33,475 1399 0.0897
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 16400 39700 0.5871 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 McNeese State University 16400 32800 0.5006 5,668 1060 0.7827
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

70 Millikin University 16600 45000 0.6309 1,495 1020 0.6668
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

71 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5703 37,985 1390 0.5815
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

71 Shepherd University 16700 39500 0.5766 3,032 1025 0.9678
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

71 William Carey University 16700 34700 0.5193 3,052 1120 0.6029
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

74 Arkansas State University 16800 28100 0.4023 9,985 1075 0.8226
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

75 Augusta University 17200 51200 0.6636 6,049 1065 0.8641
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

75 Weber State University 17200 41300 0.583 31,672 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

77 Georgia State University 17300 26000 0.3348 27,415 1080 0.5544
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

77 Virginia Commonwealth University 17300 52500 0.6704 21,210 1148 0.9262
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

79 Central State University 17400 21900 0.2057 2,665 885 0.9861
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

79 San Francisco State University 17400 55500 0.6867 19,444 1035 0.9644
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

79 Welch College 17400 49800 0.6502 350 0 0
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

79 Western Kentucky University 17400 27000 0.3539 14,151 970 0.9387
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

83 University of Arkansas 17600 27700 0.3655 28,859 1179 0.743
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

83 Virginia State University 17600 29500 0.403 5,124 955 0.8863
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

85 Campbellsville University 17700 43200 0.5897 6,848 1075 0.7974
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

85 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

85 Wright State University-Main Campus 17700 36500 0.5154 7,505 1073 0.9633
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

88 Lee University 17900 37400 0.5217 3,271 1154 0.7052
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

89 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18000 28200 0.3613 7,353 1085 0.9077
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

89 Simpson College 18000 59500 0.6976 1,235 1430 0.8622
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

91 California State University-Fullerton 18100 20600 0.1229 38,760 1090 0.9052
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

91 The University of Texas at Arlington 18100 27700 0.3461 32,545 1129 0.799
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

93 University of Arizona 18200 30900 0.4117 44,848 1233 0.8614
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

94 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

95 Southwestern Christian University 18500 26800 0.3102 380 975 0.6206
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

380

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

95 West Virginia State University 18500 25300 0.2692 3,110 925 0.9596
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

97 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18700 25200 0.2576 6,835 1090 0.7147
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

98 Glenville State University 18900 28300 0.3324 1,685 980 0.6945
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

98 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 27600 0.3147 43,165 1356 0.2664
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

98 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 18900 18900 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$18,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

98 Western Michigan University 18900 26500 0.2871 13,027 1115 0.846
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

102 Xavier University of Louisiana 19000 59200 0.6795 2,688 1075 0.6904
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

103 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

103 Piedmont University 19300 47200 0.5911 1,159 1130 0.9328
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

103 Texas Tech University 19300 27900 0.3086 32,580 1200 0.7265
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

106 SUNY at Fredonia 19500 39600 0.5082 2,771 1258 0.777
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

107 Montana State University Billings 19600 29100 0.3265 3,881 1090 0.9947
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

108 California State University-Los Angeles 19800 59200 0.666 19,586 965 0.9125
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

109 Henderson State University 19900 37500 0.4697 1,461 990 0.8192
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

109 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.172 7,711 1129 0.9274
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

111 San Jose State University 20000 33700 0.4066 28,008 1124 0.8461
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

112 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7353 1,195 1229 0.6404
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

112 University of Mobile 20200 56900 0.6445 1,308 1209 0.7789
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

114 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

115 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 20400 34400 0.4069 14,783 1124 0.8096
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

116 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,399 1527 0.0769
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

117 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 20700 60200 0.6561 1,793 1174 0.5589
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

117 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6022 1,299 1175 0.7243
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

119 Indiana University-South Bend 20800 23900 0.1307 4,083 1075 0.8384
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

120 Stetson University 21000 79100 0.7349 2,349 1179 0.716
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

120 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

122 Elmhurst University 21100 67000 0.6853 3,213 1148 0.7364
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

122 SUNY at Purchase College 21100 28000 0.246 3,257 1294 0.7405
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

124 Boise State University 21200 59700 0.6449 23,983 1135 0.8721
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

124 Kennesaw State University 21200 27200 0.2207 42,760 1120 0.6919
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

126 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,166 1190 0.7218
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

127 Illinois State University 21500 35200 0.3886 19,107 1120 0.8815
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

127 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

129 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5025 1,614 1105 0.4975
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

130 Southern University and A & M College 21700 36700 0.4085 6,713 930 0.3512
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

131 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 21800 59900 0.6359 34,242 1273 0.7333
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

132 Tabor College 22000 65000 0.6619 539 1050 0.6458
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

133 Old Dominion University 22100 32400 0.3177 17,746 1205 0.9036
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

134 Nebraska Wesleyan University 22300 78600 0.7166 1,463 1200 0.7982
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$78,600

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

135 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22500 58100 0.6132 1,472 1075 0.8459
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

136 Roberts Wesleyan University 22700 72100 0.6853 1,393 1142 0.7063
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,393

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

137 San Diego State University 22900 28900 0.2089 35,782 1208 0.3619
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

138 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

139 Northern Arizona University 23100 33100 0.3002 22,990 1090 0.8961
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

139 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

141 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

141 Lawrence University 23300 74400 0.6868 1,417 1293 0.6394
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

141 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

144 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4365 2,312 1149 0.8616
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

144 Bradley University 23400 50800 0.5393 3,596 1223 0.7676
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

146 Bard College 23600 90300 0.7383 2,438 1366 0.5212
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,438

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

146 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,322 1109 0.8623
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

148 New York University 23700 91800 0.7416 29,060 1520 0.0923
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

149 Houghton University 23800 61900 0.6158 1,162 1277 0.8866
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

150 Heidelberg University 24000 48600 0.5062 969 1100 0.8579
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

151 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1397 0.5973
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

152 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5067 718 1015 0.4759
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

718

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

153 Miami University-Oxford 24300 28400 0.1443 16,816 1299 0.754
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

154 Huntingdon College 24500 55400 0.558 880 1130 0.6949
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

155 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 24900 42700 0.417 13,432 1225 0.8701
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

156 Dordt University 25000 52500 0.5235 1,716 1205 0.6847
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

157 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1279 0.848
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

158 University of Redlands 25600 81400 0.6856 2,049 1226 0.8271
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

159 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 26000 53800 0.5169 2,803 1099 0.9576
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

159 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

161 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,864 1160 0.6265
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

161 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5958 1,742 1174 0.776
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

163 North Central University 26200 43900 0.4035 759 1075 0.9898
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

163 Oklahoma City University 26200 62200 0.5786 1,514 1174 0.7702
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

165 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

165 University of Valley Forge 26400 61100 0.5681 517 970 0.612
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

167 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26500 41500 0.3612 42,604 1336 0.6056
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

167 University of South Dakota 26500 29600 0.1056 7,619 1120 0.9878
#167

#167 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 %

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

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

170 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5868 2,673 1100 0.9113
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

171 Capital University 27000 80300 0.6639 1,609 1084 0.7022
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

172 Oral Roberts University 27100 52700 0.4865 5,017 1214 0.989
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

172 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

174 Loyola University New Orleans 27200 72100 0.6226 3,007 1155 0.9305
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

175 Long Island University 27400 59800 0.5423 12,072 1229 0.8616
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

175 Park University 27400 31300 0.1248 4,657 1035 0.6904
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

175 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6702 15,957 1363 0.4592
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

178 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27500 27500 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

179 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

180 Methodist University 27800 73900 0.6242 1,467 1185 0.7514
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$73,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

181 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.559 2,682 1264 0.6442
#181

#181 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 %

182 Messiah University 28100 54200 0.4817 2,618 1241 0.7897
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

183 Lipscomb University 28300 57800 0.5098 3,336 1260 0.6773
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

184 Jacksonville University 28400 88700 0.6797 2,946 1195 0.5694
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

184 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,061

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

186 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 33400 0.1467 11,160 1069 0.5967
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

187 Baptist University of Florida 28600 33700 0.1521 521 1050 0.3599
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

188 Biola University 28800 71200 0.5958 3,481 1268 0.7435
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

188 Wichita State University 28800 40600 0.2911 13,313 1073 0.9395
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

190 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#190

#190 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 %

190 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0686 4,525 1015 0.7118
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

192 Pittsburg State University 29100 36300 0.1984 4,472 1055 0.8942
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

194 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3759 1,462 1174 0.7584
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

195 Ferrum College 29400 49500 0.4068 724 990 0.8898
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

196 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

197 Cairn University-Langhorne 29600 61500 0.5187 856 1080 0.8817
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

197 Southeastern University 29600 60500 0.5105 10,172 1110 0.5298
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

197 Southwestern University 29600 93800 0.6842 1,440 1240 0.4305
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

197 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.3837 1,348 1000 0.5188
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

201 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29700 62800 0.5267 37,140 1406 0.4237
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

202 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3632 2,929 1134 0.655
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

203 University of North Texas 30100 37400 0.1951 34,458 1114 0.7223
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

204 Samford University 30200 78000 0.6125 4,210 1199 0.8236
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

205 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

206 University of Dayton 30600 64200 0.5235 7,740 1302 0.6545
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

207 East Texas A&M University 30700 36500 0.1589 9,992 1045 0.9224
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

207 Friends University 30700 53600 0.4274 1,548 1064 0.5522
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

207 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4384 3,163 1165 0.9347
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

210 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1070 0.8488
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

211 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.473 2,503 1229 0.7353
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

212 Lebanon Valley College 31300 72400 0.5679 1,720 1225 0.8377
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

213 New Jersey City University 31400 39800 0.2113 3,871 1015 0.9838
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

214 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4112 4,958 843 0.686
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

215 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 93400 0.6597 1,525 1281 0.556
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

215 University of Nevada-Reno 31800 31800 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

215 Wheaton College 31800 85400 0.6273 2,150 1363 0.874
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

218 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

219 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.5439 1,917 1321 0.5719
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

219 Washington Adventist University 32100 37800 0.151 513 995 0.4618
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

221 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32200 39900 0.1929 9,847 1090 0.9309
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

221 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

223 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6259 2,104 1369 0.389
#223

#223 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 %

224 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

225 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

226 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

227 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

228 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

229 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1259 0.6385
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

230 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1198 8,426 1235 0.8875
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

231 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2917 3,126 1060 0.9646
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

231 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.6923
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

231 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

234 Cleveland Institute of Music 34700 58500 0.407 159 0 0.4731
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

159

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

234 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

236 University of Denver 34800 76800 0.5466 6,614 1347 0.7781
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

237 Andrews University 35000 62100 0.4364 1,384 1143 0.8185
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

237 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

239 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35200 48300 0.2719 2,075 1090 0.8894
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

240 Baldwin Wallace University 35300 66700 0.4709 2,862 1203 0.757
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

241 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

242 Temple University 35600 55300 0.3565 21,457 1135 0.8041
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

243 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2371 1,092 1035 0.7934
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

243 California State University-Long Beach 35800 38600 0.0725 36,082 1135 0.4627
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

245 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

245 Union Adventist University 35900 51200 0.2987 625 1075 1
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

247 Converse University 36000 37600 0.0425 1,173 1129 0.6774
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,173

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

248 Berry College 36100 60900 0.4074 2,254 1219 0.64
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

249 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2178 2,020 1164 0.6667
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

249 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 36400 56800 0.3589 12,122 1283 0.8304
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

251 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

252 California Institute of the Arts 37100 84600 0.5616 868 0 0.3234
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

253 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80200 0.5325 505 0 0.6221
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

253 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

255 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1211 0.7472
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

256 Christopher Newport University 38000 51000 0.2551 4,369 1189 0.8604
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

256 Kean University 38000 48300 0.2133 11,758 1040 0.759
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

258 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

259 Southern Nazarene University 38200 48400 0.2113 1,456 0 0
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

260 Elon University 38500 58200 0.3383 6,452 1215 0.6635
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

261 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1210 0.8851
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

262 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4796 1,589 1106 0.8956
#262

#262 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 %

263 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.051 735 1156 0.719
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

735

Est. Median SAT

1,156

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

263 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

265 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

266 Berklee College of Music 40300 98900 0.5927 7,549 0 0.4353
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

267 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

268 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1112 2,755 1214 0.878
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

269 Butler University 41200 68300 0.3965 4,489 1279 0.8508
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

270 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1613 1,944 1075 0.7575
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

271 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

272 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53400 0.2023 31,133 1463 0.4479
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

273 Shenandoah University 43100 56800 0.241 2,641 1124 0.7695
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

273 The New England Conservatory of Music 43100 66200 0.3487 421 837 0.411
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

275 Appalachian State University 43600 43600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

275 University of Puget Sound 43600 87300 0.5008 1,594 1292 0.7225
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

277 University of Illinois Chicago 43700 49300 0.1135 22,495 1252 0.7735
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

278 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

279 University of Maine 45200 45200 0 9,601 1205 0.9664
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

280 James Madison University 45300 45300 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

281 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

282 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

283 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

284 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.359 1,666 1240 0.88
#284

#284 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 %

285 Mercer University 47700 63700 0.2513 4,690 1273 0.6889
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

286 University of Colorado Boulder 48000 56600 0.1518 32,244 1351 0.7808
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

287 DePaul University 48500 67100 0.2772 14,188 1254 0.7589
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

288 University of Kentucky 48900 56600 0.1356 25,534 1193 0.9294
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

289 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0403 14,669 1415 0.3861
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

290 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

291 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

292 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53400 53400 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

293 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#293

#293 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 %

294 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 66100 0.0756 40,684 1331 0.3915
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

295 The New School 62500 118000 0.4705 6,591 1268 0.6347
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$118,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

296 Gonzaga University 70800 77800 0.09 5,281 1329 0.8169
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

297 University of California-Irvine 72800 74700 0.0254 30,204 1333 0.2857
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

298 The Catholic University of America 75800 82500 0.0812 3,177 1140 0.8278
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

299 University of California-Santa Cruz 76200 82000 0.0708 17,940 1281 0.6579
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

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

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