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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of California for 2027

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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 6,354 1554 0.0611
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

2 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 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 MiraCosta College 7100 22400 0.6813 12,125 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

12,125

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 34,354 1374 0.6862
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

5 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9006 7,728 1528 0.1107
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

6 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,199 1005 0.7769
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

7 California State University-Fresno 10700 19700 0.4558 21,954 995 0.9526
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

8 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11000 29100 0.6225 40,996 1399 0.4175
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

9 California State University-Channel Islands 11200 25600 0.5601 5,118 975 0.9481
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

10 California State University-Northridge 11500 22000 0.4772 32,846 1005 0.9176
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

10 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0.8396
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

10 Northern Arizona University 11500 27900 0.5865 22,203 1129 0.8961
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

10 St Olaf College 11500 75900 0.8485 3,114 1374 0.4338
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

10 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,506 1340 0.8515
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

15 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.582 22,007 1427 0.1672
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

16 Northeastern State University 11700 22900 0.4882 5,145 1035 0.9974
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

16 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 1
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

16 University of Central Florida 11700 25300 0.5369 60,083 1289 0.428
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

19 California State University-Sacramento 11900 30700 0.6121 28,619 1015 0.9357
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

20 Albion College 12300 75400 0.8374 1,168 1065 0.7437
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

21 University of Michigan-Flint 12400 46300 0.732 5,534 1079 0.6734
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

22 University of South Florida 12500 17100 0.2688 39,093 1255 0.4071
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

23 Boston University 12700 92800 0.8633 18,289 1475 0.1283
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

24 University of Arizona 12900 30900 0.5835 43,294 1186 0.8351
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

25 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 49100 0.7353 29,727 990 0.9229
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

25 William Jewell College 13000 39800 0.6728 838 1080 0.4105
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

27 University of Houston 13200 22000 0.3993 40,366 1224 0.7577
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

28 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,423 1408 0.2488
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

28 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.608 19,287 1302 0.6924
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

30 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7784 39,193 1418 0.4081
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

30 Western Washington University 13700 31400 0.5637 13,609 1199 0.9371
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

32 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5446 12,118 1070 0.7164
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

32 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 13900 37400 0.6278 7,501 1055 0.9467
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

34 Central Michigan University 14300 37800 0.621 10,238 1099 0.9104
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

34 Shepherd University 14300 35700 0.5989 3,032 1025 0.9678
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

36 Florida Gulf Coast University 14500 22500 0.3552 14,434 1125 0.6344
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

37 Urshan University 14600 19600 0.2557 474 990 0.8378
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

37 Wake Forest University 14600 91900 0.8407 5,595 1463 0.2076
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

39 Texas State University 14700 25500 0.4238 39,353 1080 0.9118
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

40 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.6031 30,260 1333 0.2895
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

40 Western Michigan University 15100 32500 0.536 13,714 1089 0.9121
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

42 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,768 1499 0.1119
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

43 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#43

#43 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 %

43 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0668 10,268 1140 0.7076
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

45 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3416
#45

#45 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 %

46 Alcorn State University 15800 25900 0.3899 2,469 905 0.3675
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

46 Portland State University 15800 26100 0.3949 14,932 1174 0.8586
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

46 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

46 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15800 38400 0.5882 38,572 1455 0.3659
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

46 Weber State University 15800 23600 0.33 31,672 1075 1
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

51 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15900 28200 0.4356 7,425 1074 0.9147
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

52 University of Southern Maine 16000 23000 0.304 5,549 1139 0.8241
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

53 Eastern Michigan University 16100 36100 0.5542 10,034 1055 0.7772
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

54 Southeastern Louisiana University 16200 40000 0.5954 14,294 1125 0.915
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

54 University of Maine 16200 29300 0.4474 9,182 1195 0.9562
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

56 SUNY College at Potsdam 16300 27600 0.4096 1,750 1060 0.8241
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

56 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,534 1399 0.0941
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

58 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,060 1533 0.0769
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

59 William Carey University 16800 33500 0.4992 3,052 1120 0.6029
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

60 Augusta University 17000 47400 0.641 6,102 1065 0.6276
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

61 Millikin University 17100 45000 0.6198 1,427 1065 0.765
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

61 Rhode Island College 17100 27400 0.3763 5,695 995 0.8557
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

61 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,657 1190 0.7583
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

64 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 21,138 1134 0.9039
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

65 Keene State College 17300 41400 0.5821 2,640 1064 0.8982
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

66 Utah Tech University 17500 23300 0.2493 12,993 1065 1
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

67 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17700 25200 0.2971 7,088 1100 0.7448
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

67 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,241 1408 0.1761
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

69 California State University-Fullerton 17900 20600 0.1307 40,705 960 0.8811
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

69 Columbus State University 17900 23200 0.2286 6,147 970 0.9907
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

71 Youngstown State University 18100 34000 0.4677 9,687 1120 0.9145
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

72 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

72 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.4424 2,821 1175 0.753
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

74 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,463 1324 0.7589
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

75 Simpson College 18500 60500 0.6939 1,235 1430 0.8622
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

76 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18600 31000 0.4005 13,432 1225 0.8701
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

77 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6413 1,084 1145 0.8365
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

77 McNeese State University 18800 27400 0.3138 5,668 1060 0.7827
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

79 Alma College 18900 64800 0.7085 1,198 1040 0.6569
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

79 Glenville State University 18900 28300 0.3324 1,685 980 1
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

79 Xavier University of Louisiana 18900 46000 0.589 2,579 1080 0.6745
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

82 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

82 Carson-Newman University 19000 51900 0.6341 1,912 1075 0.6381
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

82 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 29,890 1135 0.8039
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

82 Stetson University 19000 79100 0.7602 2,414 1089 0.7167
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

82 Virginia State University 19000 29500 0.3556 5,124 955 0.8863
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

87 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2615 769 1065 0.7719
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

87 University of Colorado Boulder 19200 31900 0.3987 32,244 1351 0.7809
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

89 Coe College 19300 49600 0.6109 1,204 1214 0.6336
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

89 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,967 940 0.9602
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

91 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 22,077 965 0.9124
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

91 Lee University 19400 37400 0.4816 3,425 1154 0.7138
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

93 Stillman College 19700 30300 0.3498 731 865 0.6225
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

94 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,096 1448 0.4191
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

95 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,247 1248 0.667
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

95 Piedmont University 20200 47200 0.572 1,154 1080 0.9054
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

97 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,786 1225 0.8689
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

98 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8727
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

98 University of Northern Iowa 20500 24800 0.1733 7,800 1115 0.9313
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

100 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6042 1,178 1160 0.9756
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

101 Graceland University-Lamoni 20700 46400 0.5541 802 1030 0.8083
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

101 Indiana University-South Bend 20700 23900 0.1374 4,206 1050 0.8146
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

103 Calvary University 20800 29500 0.2946 177 1065 0.7174
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

104 Central State University 21000 24700 0.1496 2,151 881 0.8451
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

105 Washington State University 21100 36200 0.417 21,400 1131 0.861
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

106 East Central University 21300 36200 0.4114 2,976 1045 0.6181
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

106 Henderson State University 21300 30600 0.3035 1,461 1075 0.8192
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

108 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

109 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5028 1,614 1105 0.4975
#109

#109 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 %

110 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22100 53000 0.5825 1,495 1075 0.8761
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

110 Oklahoma City University 22100 64400 0.657 1,546 1159 0.7103
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

110 Southern University and A & M College 22100 25100 0.1194 6,713 930 0.3512
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

113 Florida State University 22400 32400 0.3091 34,271 1369 0.2383
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

113 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,471 1520 0.0906
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

115 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3775 8,209 1079 0.948
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

116 Missouri Southern State University 23000 26700 0.1386 3,917 1109 0.9656
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

116 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 18,028 1059 0.7996
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

118 The College of Saint Scholastica 23100 60400 0.6179 1,810 1110 0.9298
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

118 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 24700 0.0648 7,753 1140 0.9245
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

120 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 8,513 1160 0.9261
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

120 Houghton University 23200 44300 0.4763 958 1277 0.89
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

122 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#122

#122 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

100.0 %

122 Lawrence University 23300 73300 0.6821 1,322 1293 0.6663
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

124 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

125 San Diego State University 23600 28900 0.1846 36,196 1208 0.3741
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

126 Oral Roberts University 23800 52700 0.5484 5,017 1139 0.989
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

127 Clarke University 24000 57100 0.5798 815 1039 0.7183
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

127 Miami University-Oxford 24000 27500 0.1274 16,405 1284 0.74
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

129 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5087 697 1010 0.8905
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

129 Park University 24100 31300 0.2304 4,657 1035 0.6904
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

129 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 24,019 1404 0.5989
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

132 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 24200 56000 0.568 1,592 1109 0.8415
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

133 Boise State University 24400 31200 0.218 25,308 1025 0.8389
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

134 Huntingdon College 24500 44400 0.4479 943 1130 0.692
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

134 University at Buffalo 24500 34000 0.2794 21,192 1309 0.8059
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

136 University of South Dakota 24600 26900 0.0852 7,515 1120 0.9884
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

137 Marywood University 25000 67700 0.6305 1,936 1144 0.7878
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

137 Tiffin University 25000 48000 0.4796 2,842 985 0.8007
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

139 Augsburg University 25100 56400 0.5554 2,706 1065 0.95
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

140 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25200 53800 0.5318 2,775 1105 0.9747
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

141 Heidelberg University 25300 48600 0.4795 1,002 1025 0.82
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

142 Shorter University 25400 36500 0.304 1,203 1110 0.9646
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

142 University of the Pacific 25400 69800 0.6353 3,097 1313 0.6905
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

144 Wheaton College 25600 87500 0.7072 2,181 1357 0.8491
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

145 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

145 Messiah University 25700 54300 0.5264 2,722 1266 0.8107
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

145 Westminster College 25700 57600 0.5538 1,110 1145 0.9167
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

148 Otterbein University 25800 57300 0.5497 2,292 1126 0.8388
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

148 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

150 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26000 36800 0.2936 15,273 1115 0.8089
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

150 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4854 1,864 1160 0.6265
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

152 Oakland University 26100 39300 0.3357 12,770 1039 0.8897
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

153 California State University-Stanislaus 26200 36800 0.2882 8,494 950 0.9558
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

153 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26200 41500 0.3684 42,604 1336 0.6056
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

153 Tuskegee University 26200 42100 0.3781 2,660 1090 0.4868
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

156 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

157 University of Arkansas 26500 28900 0.0828 29,252 1179 0.7388
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

158 Capital University 26700 62400 0.572 1,642 1045 0.6501
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

158 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#158

#158 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 %

160 University of Idaho 26800 30600 0.1244 9,656 1104 0.7476
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

160 Western Kentucky University 26800 41800 0.3588 13,732 1090 0.9145
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

162 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#162

#162 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 %

162 Wright State University-Main Campus 26900 36500 0.2632 7,747 1073 0.9617
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

164 Transylvania University 27000 64800 0.5835 950 1203 0.6605
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

165 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 46,069 1119 0.7944
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

165 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6701 16,149 1374 0.4879
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

167 Florida Southern College 27800 63200 0.56 2,682 1264 0.6442
#167

#167 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 %

167 Wichita State University 27800 39800 0.3034 14,906 1065 0.7224
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

169 California State University-San Bernardino 28000 39100 0.2838 15,948 1020 0.943
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

169 University of North Texas 28000 37400 0.2512 34,414 1094 0.7089
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

171 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

171 Elmhurst University 28100 67000 0.5808 3,170 1133 0.7501
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

173 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

173 Webster University 28300 54700 0.4829 1,898 1120 0.8618
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

175 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,691 1074 0.7722
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

176 Baptist University of Florida 28600 33900 0.1562 521 1050 0.641
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

176 University of Louisiana at Monroe 28600 42400 0.3258 6,761 1105 0.8475
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

178 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2153 31,253 1272 0.773
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

178 West Virginia State University 28800 31600 0.0886 3,110 925 0.9596
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

180 Pittsburg State University 28900 36200 0.2014 4,561 1055 0.5487
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

181 Roberts Wesleyan University 29100 60200 0.5168 1,320 1230 0.6744
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

181 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3793 1,464 1174 0.7584
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

183 Friends University 29200 53600 0.4565 1,084 1020 0.5174
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

183 Texas A&M University-Commerce 29200 36500 0.1999 9,666 1040 0.7498
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

185 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29300 43900 0.3328 9,847 1090 0.9309
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

185 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1009 10,726 1134 0.8889
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

187 Cairn University-Langhorne 29400 57800 0.4911 736 1080 0.9219
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

187 Methodist University 29400 65800 0.5529 1,467 1185 0.7516
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

187 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.387 1,366 1035 0.7311
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

190 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0721 4,525 1000 0.7118
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

191 University of West Florida 29600 38000 0.2209 9,971 1120 0.5822
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

192 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29700 90100 0.6703 7,545 1427 0.4764
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

192 Southern Utah University 29700 40800 0.2722 13,176 1140 0.9998
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

195 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 58500 0.4909 160 0 0.4731
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

195 Lipscomb University 29800 57800 0.4853 3,327 1214 0.6774
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

197 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1246 19,093 1205 0.8363
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

197 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30100 39200 0.2324 13,039 1020 0.894
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

197 University of North Florida 30100 33000 0.0879 14,837 1124 0.6815
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

200 Jacksonville University 30500 74200 0.5888 2,916 1210 0.5748
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

200 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30500 54600 0.4413 3,120 1193 0.3992
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

202 California Baptist University 30700 64800 0.5254 8,707 1024 0.8139
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

203 Ithaca College 30900 72500 0.5737 4,205 1328 0.7015
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

203 The College of Wooster 30900 83100 0.6278 1,515 1345 0.6438
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

205 California State University-Long Beach 31000 38900 0.2032 36,056 1135 0.4543
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

205 Lebanon Valley College 31000 72400 0.572 1,834 1260 0.808
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

207 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 31300 45100 0.306 11,087 1326 0.7397
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

208 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,037 1366 0.5212
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

209 Southern Nazarene University 32000 48400 0.3385 1,473 1055 1
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

210 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.544 1,858 1293 0.5602
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

211 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6278 2,104 1369 0.389
#211

#211 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 %

212 Bushnell University 32300 50900 0.3658 570 1110 0.9736
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

213 University of Valley Forge 32400 49800 0.3492 503 1095 0.5468
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

214 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 20,204 1109 0.8313
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

215 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

216 Belmont University 32900 71400 0.5385 7,174 1273 0.9367
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

217 Biola University 33300 71200 0.5325 3,553 1281 0.7817
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

217 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

219 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,283 1294 0.7405
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

220 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5227 1,675 1045 0.7257
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

220 Baylor University 33500 70300 0.5233 14,183 1302 0.5222
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

220 Colorado Mesa University 33500 40000 0.1612 9,459 1050 0.8314
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

220 Harding University 33500 47800 0.299 3,536 1184 0.7052
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

220 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33500 36100 0.072 34,447 1273 0.8804
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

220 Warner University 33500 41000 0.183 803 931 0.4281
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

226 Gordon College 33700 51300 0.3431 1,221 1226 0.9001
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

226 Southwestern University 33700 82000 0.589 1,431 1262 0.4348
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

228 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4397 3,394 1080 0.728
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

229 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.295 3,126 1060 0.9646
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

229 SUNY at Fredonia 34200 39600 0.1365 2,771 1258 0.777
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

229 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 34200 42900 0.2029 946 1241 0.2997
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

229 Washburn University 34200 38400 0.1093 5,427 1048 1
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

233 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 34300 38700 0.1137 14,865 1175 0.9113
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

233 University of St Thomas 34300 70300 0.5124 6,270 1299 0.8548
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

235 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1418 20,710 1193 0.8742
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

236 Meredith College 34600 64200 0.4612 1,212 1239 0.7506
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

236 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.3202 1,961 1099 0.7512
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

238 Drake University 34700 68500 0.4941 2,504 1226 0.6494
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

239 Seton Hill University 34900 89200 0.6087 1,502 1134 0.7953
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

240 Montana State University Billings 35000 35100 0.0028 3,881 1090 1
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

241 Christopher Newport University 35100 36200 0.0304 4,369 1189 0.8604
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

242 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 34,021 1195 0.6906
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

243 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

243 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35400 56700 0.3757 12,122 1283 0.8296
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

245 The University of Tampa 35600 56900 0.374 10,710 1250 0.4363
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

246 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

246 Union Adventist University 35700 51200 0.3018 625 1075 1
#246

#246 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 %

248 Temple University 35900 56400 0.3636 21,031 1172 0.8622
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

248 University of Minnesota Duluth 35900 39000 0.078 8,706 1230 0.8906
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

250 Converse University 36000 37600 0.0425 1,182 1129 0.6787
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

251 Georgia State University 36300 45400 0.2005 26,785 1089 0.5722
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

252 Furman University 36500 82900 0.5595 2,304 1372 0.4869
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

253 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2797 1,481 1010 0.9061
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

254 Andrews University 37200 70100 0.4694 1,384 1143 0.8185
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

255 University of Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0569 8,238 1110 0.9157
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

256 Northwest Nazarene University 38100 62800 0.3932 1,043 1145 0.7159
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

257 University of Redlands 38200 81400 0.5309 1,941 1233 0.8272
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

258 Washington Adventist University 38300 45600 0.1597 513 995 0.4618
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

259 Xavier University 38400 68100 0.4364 3,744 1286 0.848
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

260 Nazareth University 38600 67200 0.425 1,862 1275 0.7409
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

261 Baldwin Wallace University 38700 66100 0.4147 2,532 1210 0.7739
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

262 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

263 Cumberland University 39200 47500 0.1747 2,745 1055 0.6733
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

263 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 26,213 1209 0.7778
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

265 University of Denver 39300 76900 0.4892 5,766 1292 0.8538
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

266 University of Illinois Chicago 39800 50600 0.2135 24,260 1174 0.7576
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

267 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40000 53600 0.2539 46,627 1366 0.492
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

267 University of Wyoming 40000 45300 0.1168 8,138 1163 0.9695
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

269 Appalachian State University 40300 40600 0.0074 19,732 1174 0.9388
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

270 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 11,189 1080 0.7818
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

271 Butler University 41600 67900 0.3875 4,418 1269 0.8209
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

271 Shenandoah University 41600 56600 0.265 2,723 1154 0.7785
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

273 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,220 1199 0.7908
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

273 University of Puget Sound 41800 87300 0.5214 1,626 1311 0.7241
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

275 California Institute of the Arts 42200 84600 0.5013 870 0 0.3234
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

276 Anderson University 42300 53600 0.2108 3,724 1209 0.5491
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

277 Bethel University 42400 47700 0.111 2,883 1214 0.8868
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

278 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,504 1205 0.9135
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

279 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,875 1456 0.4503
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

280 Sacred Heart University 42800 67500 0.3662 7,291 1265 0.6363
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

281 Rochester Christian University 43100 45400 0.0504 1,162 970 0.9764
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

281 The New England Conservatory of Music 43100 66200 0.3487 421 837 0.43
#281

#281 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

43.0 %

283 Berklee College of Music 43800 80400 0.4552 7,274 0 0.5509
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

284 Maranatha Baptist University 44100 46400 0.0493 698 1180 0.8908
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

285 Texas Christian University 44400 87400 0.4922 11,152 1268 0.4809
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

286 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

287 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

287 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

289 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.067 19,513 1115 0.8555
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

290 La Sierra University 46900 66000 0.2883 1,266 1124 0.9069
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

290 Wagner College 46900 73400 0.3611 1,666 1240 0.88
#290

#290 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 %

292 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2124 37,985 1390 0.5815
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

293 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

294 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1552 25,535 1193 0.9294
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

295 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,338 1258 0.878
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

296 Michigan State University 49200 56200 0.1245 41,415 1212 0.8324
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

297 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 44,314 1356 0.2222
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

298 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50800 84700 0.4003 35,358 1448 0.1642
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

299 University of Georgia 51600 52800 0.0227 32,824 1348 0.3425
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

300 Lynn University 51800 66000 0.2151 3,020 1135 0.7425
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

301 Virginia Commonwealth University 52000 52800 0.0151 21,469 1167 0.9061
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

302 George Mason University 53600 61000 0.1213 28,862 1271 0.8647
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

303 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#303

#303 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 %

304 Dallas Baptist University 55700 63400 0.1214 2,938 1073 0.9131
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

304 Elon University 55700 68900 0.1917 6,191 1283 0.6326
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

306 Chapman University 63200 91500 0.3095 7,630 1336 0.7206
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

307 The New School 68000 90100 0.2453 7,171 1268 0.5718
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Gonzaga University 70900 76600 0.0744 4,976 1328 0.7962
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

309 University of California-Santa Cruz 76100 82400 0.0764 18,194 1281 0.7273
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

310 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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