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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 36700 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Curtis Institute of Music 5100 39200 0.8689 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 6200 88600 0.9299 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 Santa Ana College 6300 23100 0.7268 26,073 0 0
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

26,073

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

5 Santa Monica College 7100 15500 0.5427 23,164 0 0.4384
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

23,164

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.8 %

6 CUNY Brooklyn College 8800 31800 0.7243 11,562 1110 0.5836
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

7 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#7

#7 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 %

8 Idaho State University 9900 22200 0.5548 10,406 0 0.8396
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

9 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10300 25200 0.5906 902 1245 0.3308
#9

#9 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 %

10 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5817 7,206 1015 0.7214
#10

#10 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 %

11 Antelope Valley Community College District 10900 20400 0.4639 12,937 0 0
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

12,937

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

11 California State University-Stanislaus 10900 29100 0.6256 8,455 950 0.9814
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

11 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

14 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

15 Christopher Newport University 11900 33900 0.6489 4,407 1209 0.8796
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

16 Truman State University 12000 21700 0.4467 3,265 1302 0.8377
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

17 Southern Utah University 12100 21100 0.4259 13,126 1140 0.8179
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

18 California State University-Northridge 12300 23200 0.4694 32,499 1005 0.9219
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

18 William Jewell College 12300 46900 0.738 969 1110 0.3836
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

20 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

21 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

22 University of Central Florida 12600 23600 0.4661 59,649 1280 0.4471
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

23 Stillman College 12900 30900 0.5825 779 930 0.7422
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

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

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

25 Texas A&M University-Commerce 13400 24000 0.4416 9,666 1040 0.7498
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

26 Florida Gulf Coast University 13500 20300 0.3342 14,243 1125 0.7675
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

26 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13500 30200 0.5522 5,912 1149 0.6212
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

28 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

29 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#29

#29 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 %

30 Northern Illinois University 13900 29300 0.5255 11,349 1070 0.6979
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 University of Idaho 14100 31300 0.55 9,574 1119 0.7553
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

32 Calvary University 14300 25400 0.4368 198 1019 0.7091
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

32 Missouri Southern State University 14300 20100 0.2893 3,881 1074 0.9706
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

32 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14300 23600 0.3938 7,557 1140 0.9037
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

35 Indiana State University 14400 25900 0.4447 6,224 1020 0.8077
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

35 University of North Florida 14400 22400 0.3576 13,735 1150 0.5324
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

37 Indiana University-South Bend 14500 27500 0.4727 4,083 1070 0.8384
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

37 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4254 4,491 1055 0.8727
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

39 Urshan College 14600 20700 0.2945 514 1040 0.8387
#39

#39 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 %

40 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

41 California State University-Long Beach 15700 25800 0.3918 35,843 1135 0.4628
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

41 Carnegie Mellon University 15700 87300 0.8199 7,824 1528 0.1166
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

41 Graceland University-Lamoni 15700 46400 0.6619 802 1030 0.8083
#41

#41 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 %

41 James Madison University 15700 28600 0.4503 21,112 1260 0.7151
#41

#41 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 %

41 University of California-Santa Cruz 15700 38100 0.5886 17,940 1281 0.6557
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

46 Alcorn State University 15800 24400 0.3528 2,532 925 0.4533
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

46 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

46 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

49 Millikin University 16100 45000 0.642 1,496 1020 0.6668
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

50 Oakland University 16200 28000 0.422 12,587 1050 0.8784
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

50 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16200 23400 0.3081 11,756 1124 0.8727
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

52 Avila University 16400 67600 0.758 1,335 985 0.878
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

52 Western Carolina University 16400 19600 0.1633 10,112 1130 0.818
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

54 California State University-Sacramento 16700 27400 0.389 28,226 1015 0.9343
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

54 University of Arizona 16700 30900 0.4603 45,025 1212 0.8614
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

56 California State University-Fullerton 16800 20600 0.1834 38,597 0 0.9052
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

56 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#56

#56 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 %

56 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#56

#56 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 %

59 Central State University 16900 23700 0.2873 2,676 885 0.9861
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

60 San Francisco State University 17000 33400 0.4916 20,756 1035 0.9615
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

60 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17000 22300 0.2374 24,868 1214 0.796
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

62 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#62

#62 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 %

62 University of Mary 17200 32600 0.4731 2,650 1189 0.7825
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

62 Weber State University 17200 22100 0.2219 31,672 1075 1
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

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

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

66 Welch College 17800 43000 0.5863 358 1069 0.5791
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

67 Saint Cloud State University 18200 24500 0.2574 8,013 1094 0.9495
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

68 Campbellsville University 18300 41800 0.5621 6,411 1055 0.7235
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

68 Eastern Michigan University 18300 36100 0.4928 10,470 1055 0.7964
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

68 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18300 28800 0.3648 7,353 1085 0.9077
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

71 California State University-Los Angeles 18400 39400 0.5336 19,354 965 0.9125
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

72 West Virginia State University 18500 25300 0.2692 3,322 975 0.9637
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

73 McNeese State University 18700 29200 0.36 5,560 1110 0.6755
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

74 Glenville State University 18900 28200 0.3297 1,583 980 0.9924
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

75 Youngstown State University 19100 29300 0.3477 8,436 1065 0.8066
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

76 University of Southern California 19200 71400 0.7313 21,023 1485 0.1002
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

77 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#77

#77 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 %

77 Lee University 19300 37100 0.4792 3,271 1154 0.7052
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

77 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

77 University of Illinois Chicago 19300 30300 0.3627 22,495 1247 0.7735
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

81 Wright State University-Main Campus 19400 27000 0.2819 7,505 1059 0.9633
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

82 Carson-Newman University 19500 51700 0.6227 1,606 1110 0.9045
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

83 Piedmont University 19900 47200 0.5784 1,159 1130 0.9328
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

83 University of Northern Iowa 19900 24000 0.1697 7,716 1115 0.8713
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

83 Xavier University of Louisiana 19900 46000 0.5673 2,688 1075 0.6904
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

86 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

86 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20000 49400 0.5946 2,079 1135 0.8221
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

86 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20000 40500 0.5068 1,413 1045 0.8423
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

89 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

89 The University of Texas at Arlington 20200 27200 0.2576 31,112 1130 0.8129
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

89 University of Colorado Boulder 20200 30600 0.3398 32,100 1290 0.8115
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

89 Western Michigan University 20200 32300 0.3747 13,860 1104 0.846
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

93 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 990 0.8192
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

94 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6015 1,287 1180 0.7243
#94

#94 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 %

95 Lebanon Valley College 20800 71600 0.7097 1,720 1225 0.8377
#95

#95 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 %

95 Olivet Nazarene University 20800 88800 0.7658 2,704 1104 0.5586
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

95 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1193 0.9278
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

95 The University of Texas at Austin 20800 26900 0.2267 43,165 1335 0.2664
#95

#95 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 %

95 Wayland Baptist University 20800 37300 0.4428 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 %

100 George Mason University 21000 33500 0.3732 28,331 1268 0.8748
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

100 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#100

#100 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 %

100 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

100 University of California-Irvine 21000 35300 0.4058 30,204 1333 0.2878
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

104 Blackburn College 21400 43200 0.5042 389 1020 0.8014
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

105 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

105 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#105

#105 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 %

107 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 21800 54400 0.5994 1,778 1115 0.9519
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

108 Southern University and A & M College 22000 27100 0.1884 6,571 960 0.4987
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

108 The College of Saint Scholastica 22000 60400 0.6361 1,755 1180 0.9389
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

110 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22200 34400 0.3546 14,783 1140 0.8096
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

111 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

112 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

113 Alma College 22600 70500 0.6798 1,159 1085 0.57
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

114 Bethel University 22700 49200 0.538 1,107 1029 0.9868
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

114 Florida State University 22700 25000 0.0922 32,711 1360 0.2422
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

116 Baptist University of Florida 22900 26900 0.1513 521 1050 0.641
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

116 Bard College 22900 90300 0.7461 2,037 1379 0.5212
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

116 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#116

#116 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 %

119 Ouachita Baptist University 23000 52200 0.5599 1,729 1209 0.6752
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

119 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,771 1044 0.7933
#119

#119 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 %

121 Grove City College 23100 37200 0.3791 2,341 1256 0.7232
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

122 Lawrence University 23200 71900 0.6769 1,417 1293 0.6394
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

123 Berry College 23300 60800 0.6166 2,254 1224 0.64
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

123 University of Rochester 23300 93100 0.7499 6,580 1469 0.4008
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

125 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 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 %

125 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

127 Ohio University-Main Campus 23500 24500 0.0407 19,888 1209 0.8517
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

127 Oral Roberts University 23500 55600 0.5772 5,017 1139 0.989
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 23500 39200 0.4006 28,674 980 0.9401
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

130 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#130

#130 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 %

130 University of Mobile 23600 44500 0.4693 1,688 1180 0.7251
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

132 Meredith College 23800 65800 0.6387 1,206 1237 0.7418
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

133 University of Kentucky 23900 36000 0.3367 25,535 1193 0.9294
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

133 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0798 7,619 1120 0.9878
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

135 East Central University 24000 33300 0.2795 2,644 1055 0.5815
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

135 Heidelberg University 24000 48600 0.5062 933 1100 0.6773
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

135 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24000 37400 0.358 7,595 1075 0.9226
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

138 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

139 Friends University 24300 59300 0.59 1,549 1030 0.6046
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

139 Judson University 24300 49100 0.506 793 1049 0.624
#139

#139 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 %

139 San Diego State University 24300 28100 0.1367 34,637 1208 0.3598
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

142 Roberts Wesleyan University 24400 60000 0.5935 1,045 1166 0.7058
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

143 Visible Music College 24800 42900 0.4219 168 0 0.2868
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

144 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

145 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 40700 0.3855 65,450 1203 0.8989
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

145 Houghton University 25000 35500 0.2956 939 1277 0.8866
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

145 The University of Tampa 25000 56900 0.5602 10,594 1185 0.4034
#145

#145 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 %

145 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

149 Concordia College at Moorhead 25200 48500 0.4808 1,799 1180 0.6306
#149

#149 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 %

150 Hope College 25300 60100 0.5788 3,395 1245 0.7924
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

151 Temple University 25400 36300 0.3005 21,428 1245 0.8045
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

152 Old Dominion University 25700 32100 0.1995 17,746 1205 0.9036
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

152 Stetson University 25700 79100 0.6754 2,349 1209 0.716
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

154 Bethel University 26000 35300 0.2638 2,719 1171 0.9717
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

154 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#154

#154 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 %

154 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#154

#154 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 %

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 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#157

#157 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 %

159 Marywood University 26300 55500 0.5264 1,834 1160 0.6058
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

160 University of Arkansas 26500 30800 0.1389 28,859 1179 0.7431
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

161 Ferrum College 26600 44700 0.4045 747 1035 1
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

162 Methodist University 26800 51900 0.484 1,436 1175 0.752
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

163 Central Washington University 26900 27200 0.011 10,033 1060 0.9061
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

163 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#163

#163 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 %

163 University of North Georgia 26900 35500 0.2422 18,329 1100 0.6794
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

163 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#163

#163 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 Capital University 27000 68600 0.6065 1,609 1084 0.7022
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

167 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

167 Saint Xavier University 27000 52000 0.4807 3,039 1125 0.8575
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

167 University of the Pacific 27000 69800 0.6124 3,249 1298 0.7132
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

171 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27100 53300 0.4914 2,803 1105 0.9576
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

172 SUNY College at Potsdam 27200 37700 0.2783 1,831 1060 0.777
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

172 University of North Texas 27200 37400 0.2729 34,458 1114 0.7223
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

174 University of Tulsa 27300 62700 0.5649 2,852 1328 0.615
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

174 Utah Tech University 27300 35200 0.2245 13,006 1045 1
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

176 University of Valley Forge 27400 50000 0.4517 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 %

177 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#177

#177 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 %

178 Washburn University 27700 38100 0.2731 5,331 1015 1
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

179 California State University-San Bernardino 28000 38000 0.2629 14,993 920 0.9318
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

179 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

181 Keene State College 28200 40700 0.307 2,744 1020 0.9033
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

182 Lipscomb University 28300 57600 0.5087 3,327 1214 0.6774
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

183 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2138 31,253 1272 0.773
#183

#183 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 %

184 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#184

#184 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 %

185 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 29100 52900 0.4501 37,140 1442 0.4237
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

186 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2838 1,444 1124 0.7316
#186

#186 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 %

186 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#186

#186 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 %

188 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

189 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29500 38200 0.228 6,550 1140 0.7456
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

190 Westminster College 29600 57500 0.4849 1,136 1190 0.9256
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

191 Jacksonville University 29800 66200 0.5501 2,946 1195 0.5696
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

191 Southwestern University 29800 76900 0.6129 1,440 1240 0.4305
#191

#191 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 %

193 Columbus State University 29900 43500 0.3123 6,033 1020 0.9918
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

193 Shepherd University 29900 34900 0.1434 2,906 1075 0.9565
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

193 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

196 San Jose State University 30000 41000 0.2681 28,008 0 0.8461
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

196 Trevecca Nazarene University 30000 46100 0.3485 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 %

198 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#198

#198 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 %

198 Salem College 30300 55300 0.4519 464 1080 0.789
#198

#198 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 %

200 SUNY at Fredonia 30400 39600 0.2326 2,876 1193 0.792
#200

#200 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 %

200 University of Houston 30400 35200 0.1365 39,257 1249 0.7392
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

202 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4374 3,163 1165 0.9347
#202

#202 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 %

202 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

204 Fresno Pacific University 30800 52200 0.4105 1,616 1075 0.5752
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

204 Southeastern Louisiana University 30800 43700 0.2952 13,206 1125 0.9387
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

204 University of Redlands 30800 80100 0.6158 2,045 1226 0.8271
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

207 California Baptist University 30900 64600 0.5216 8,417 1069 0.8535
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

207 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

209 Biola University 31000 52500 0.4099 3,481 1268 0.7482
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

210 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#210

#210 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 %

210 Portland State University 31100 43000 0.2762 15,960 1176 0.9091
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

212 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 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 %

212 Transylvania University 31300 64800 0.5169 1,006 1277 0.8655
#212

#212 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 %

214 Samford University 31400 65200 0.5183 4,210 1199 0.8236
#214

#214 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 %

214 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#214

#214 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 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

217 Illinois State University 32000 34000 0.061 19,107 1115 0.8815
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

217 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 51700 0.3816 10,206 1190 0.7218
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

219 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#219

#219 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 %

220 Gettysburg College 32400 86500 0.6253 2,104 1337 0.389
#220

#220 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 %

221 University of Dayton 32500 64100 0.493 7,737 1284 0.6566
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

221 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

223 New Jersey City University 32700 39800 0.1786 4,209 1015 0.8918
#223

#223 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 %

224 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#224

#224 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 %

225 Ohio Wesleyan University 33100 73700 0.5507 1,525 1241 0.556
#225

#225 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 Virginia State University 33100 42200 0.2158 4,829 935 0.891
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

227 Appalachian State University 33200 35800 0.0726 19,560 1159 0.9014
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

228 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#228

#228 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 %

228 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33400 54600 0.3881 12,122 1283 0.8296
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

230 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

231 Anderson University 33700 52400 0.3568 3,405 1209 0.5471
#231

#231 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 %

231 Ithaca College 33700 72500 0.5351 4,268 1314 0.6901
#231

#231 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 %

231 University of Minnesota Duluth 33700 37000 0.0898 8,426 1235 0.8876
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

234 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5059 2,585 1283 0.6385
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

235 Western Kentucky University 33900 41900 0.1911 14,151 960 0.9387
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

236 Montana State University Billings 34000 34600 0.0173 3,881 1035 0.9991
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

236 Shenandoah University 34000 53300 0.3622 2,641 1127 0.7695
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

238 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 35100 0.0256 33,572 1264 0.8529
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

239 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#239

#239 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 %

240 Valparaiso University 34500 63200 0.4535 2,123 1247 0.8934
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

241 DePaul University 34600 59100 0.4144 14,188 1218 0.7589
#241

#241 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 %

242 Baylor University 34700 70800 0.5096 14,915 1277 0.5128
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

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

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

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

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

245 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

246 University of West Florida 35200 44600 0.2109 9,661 1120 0.5687
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

247 Boise State University 35300 48800 0.2766 24,030 1025 0.8721
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

247 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

249 Baldwin Wallace University 35400 47300 0.2515 2,862 1194 0.757
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

250 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35500 43500 0.184 13,179 1110 0.8883
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

251 University of Southern Maine 35700 37100 0.0377 5,525 1129 0.7931
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

252 University of Maine 35800 45100 0.2062 591 1199 0.9684
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

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

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

254 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

255 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#255

#255 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 %

256 Western Washington University 36500 38000 0.0395 13,752 1218 0.9325
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

257 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#257

#257 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 Mercer University 36600 60500 0.3951 4,690 1273 0.6889
#257

#257 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 %

257 Rhode Island College 36600 45800 0.2009 5,157 995 0.9182
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

260 Long Island University 36700 59600 0.3844 11,753 1222 0.8977
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

261 Augusta University 36800 50500 0.2712 5,684 1125 0.8931
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

262 California Institute of the Arts 36900 77300 0.5227 918 0 0.2595
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

263 DePauw University 37100 70300 0.4722 1,917 1260 0.5719
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

264 University of Central Oklahoma 37300 38500 0.0312 10,454 1095 0.8176
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

264 Wichita State University 37300 39600 0.058 14,280 1094 0.7211
#264

#264 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 %

266 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

267 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

268 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#268

#268 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 %

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

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Sticker Price

$74,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,589

Est. Median SAT

1,106

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

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

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

271 Maranatha Baptist University 39700 41800 0.0497 759 1167 0.7087
#271

#271 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 %

272 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

273 University of Puget Sound 41000 85800 0.5224 1,594 1292 0.7225
#273

#273 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 %

274 Bethel University 41100 46200 0.11 2,556 1209 0.878
#274

#274 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 %

275 Ohio State University-Main Campus 41700 52100 0.1996 46,815 1339 0.6057
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

276 Arkansas State University 41900 45900 0.0859 9,985 1075 0.7959
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

277 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 42000 55100 0.2379 42,604 1336 0.6056
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

278 University of Maryland-College Park 42300 52900 0.2004 31,133 1456 0.448
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

279 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#279

#279 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 %

279 The New England Conservatory of Music 42400 66200 0.3593 412 837 0.3755
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

281 University at Buffalo 42500 46800 0.0919 20,360 1303 0.7418
#281

#281 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 %

282 Butler University 43100 64500 0.3317 4,489 1279 0.8508
#282

#282 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 %

283 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43600 50300 0.1332 34,242 1260 0.7333
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

284 Texas Christian University 43900 81900 0.464 11,049 1283 0.4449
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

285 University of the Arts 44700 88300 0.4935 1,072 1050 0.782
#285

#285 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 %

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

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

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

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

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

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

288 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1138 19,119 1303 0.6356
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

290 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

291 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

293 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#293

#293 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 %

294 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

295 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

296 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

297 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

298 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#298

#298 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 %

299 Chapman University 61900 86200 0.281 7,713 1357 0.6543
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

300 The New School 65200 104000 0.3731 1,449 1268 0.8333
#300

#300 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 %

301 Elon University 66200 67300 0.0163 6,452 1244 0.6635
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

302 Gonzaga University 73200 73200 0 5,281 1303 0.8169
#302

#302 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 %

303 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1204 0.8278
#303

#303 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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