Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in the state of California for 2026

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Music Performance
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

3 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

4 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

5 Southern Utah University 10000 22200 0.5506 13,126 1140 0.8179
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

6 Valdosta State University 10400 24800 0.5815 7,166 1015 0.7229
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

7 California State University-Fresno 10700 19700 0.4554 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11000 25700 0.5713 46,815 1378 0.6057
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

9 California State University-Northridge 11500 22000 0.4753 32,756 1005 0.9345
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

9 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

9 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,265 1302 0.8377
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

12 Santa Monica College 11700 33300 0.6478 23,453 0 0
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

13 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

14 California State University-San Bernardino 12200 30800 0.6049 15,365 990 0.9374
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

15 Albion College 12300 75400 0.8374 1,308 1065 0.807
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

16 University of Michigan-Flint 12600 46300 0.7277 5,011 1109 0.7046
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

17 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 12700 19400 0.3454 14,416 1210 0.8851
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

18 St Olaf College 12800 75900 0.8314 3,124 1378 0.4832
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

19 Boston University 13100 92800 0.859 18,805 1475 0.1111
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

19 William Jewell College 13100 39800 0.6703 924 1085 0.3836
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

21 Trinity University 13400 69600 0.8078 2,518 1423 0.2592
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 50700 0.7294 38,040 1418 0.452
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$50,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

23 Northern Illinois University 13900 30400 0.5445 11,348 1070 0.6979
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

24 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14000 37400 0.6251 7,622 1075 0.9254
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

25 Central Michigan University 14200 37800 0.6236 10,193 1095 0.8982
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

26 Shepherd University 14300 35700 0.5989 3,032 1025 0.9678
#26

#26 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 %

27 Florida Gulf Coast University 14500 22500 0.3552 14,463 1125 0.6344
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

28 Urshan University 14600 19600 0.2557 474 990 0.8378
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

29 Texas State University 14700 25500 0.4238 36,236 1100 0.8932
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

30 Kentucky State University 14900 28900 0.4841 1,793 865 0.9608
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

31 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5978 30,204 1333 0.2857
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

31 University of Southern California 15300 71400 0.786 20,630 1492 0.0981
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

33 University of Central Oklahoma 15400 28700 0.4635 10,777 1075 0.7812
#33

#33 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 %

33 Western Michigan University 15400 32500 0.5268 13,027 1115 0.846
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

35 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#35

#35 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 %

36 Southeastern Louisiana University 15600 40000 0.6104 13,192 1075 0.9931
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

37 California State University-Sacramento 15700 27700 0.4345 28,820 1035 0.9399
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

37 James Madison University 15700 28900 0.4573 20,973 1260 0.7152
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

39 Alcorn State University 15800 25900 0.3899 2,532 925 0.4533
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

39 San Francisco State University 15800 46700 0.6611 19,444 1035 0.9644
#39

#39 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 %

41 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 15900 28200 0.4356 7,353 1085 0.9077
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

42 Eastern Michigan University 16000 36100 0.5559 10,470 1055 0.7964
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

42 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

44 Arkansas State University 16200 28100 0.4237 9,985 1075 0.8226
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

44 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,341 1266 0.7232
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

46 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,475 1399 0.0897
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

47 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3645 36,082 1135 0.4627
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

48 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

49 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 9,399 1527 0.0769
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

49 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7418 20,885 1420 0.1534
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

51 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

51 William Carey University 16800 33500 0.4992 3,052 1120 0.6029
#51

#51 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 %

53 Augusta University 17000 47400 0.641 6,049 1065 0.8641
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

54 Millikin University 17100 45000 0.6198 1,495 1020 0.6668
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

54 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

54 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

57 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

58 Avila University 17300 64100 0.7299 1,331 985 0.878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

58 Keene State College 17300 41400 0.5813 2,725 1085 0.9033
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

58 Wright State University-Main Campus 17300 26600 0.35 7,505 1073 0.9633
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

61 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 17700 25200 0.2971 6,835 1090 0.7147
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

61 Tabor College 17700 54400 0.675 539 1050 0.6458
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

61 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

64 Southwestern Christian University 18000 26800 0.3289 380 975 0.6206
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

380

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

65 California State University-Fullerton 18400 20600 0.1044 38,760 1090 0.9052
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

65 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

65 University of Illinois Chicago 18400 30100 0.3893 22,495 1252 0.7735
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

68 Simpson College 18500 60500 0.6939 1,235 1430 0.8622
#68

#68 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 %

69 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 18600 31000 0.4005 13,432 1225 0.8701
#69

#69 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 %

70 McNeese State University 18800 27400 0.3138 5,668 1060 0.7827
#70

#70 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 %

70 Xavier University of Louisiana 18800 46000 0.5912 2,688 1075 0.6904
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

72 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#72

#72 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 %

72 San Jose State University 19000 40800 0.5349 28,008 1124 0.8461
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

72 Virginia State University 19000 29500 0.3556 5,124 955 0.8863
#72

#72 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 %

75 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

75 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 19300 30400 0.3648 3,224 1085 0.7643
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

75 University of Arizona 19300 30900 0.376 44,848 1233 0.8614
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

75 Welch College 19300 41500 0.5345 350 0 0
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

79 California State University-Los Angeles 19400 38000 0.4896 19,586 965 0.9125
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

79 Lee University 19400 37400 0.4816 3,271 1154 0.7052
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

81 Loyola University New Orleans 19600 72100 0.728 3,007 1155 0.9305
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

82 Stillman College 19700 30300 0.3498 731 865 0.6225
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

82 Youngstown State University 19700 34000 0.4206 9,400 1115 0.8445
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

84 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7356 1,195 1229 0.6404
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

84 University of Rochester 20200 93100 0.7833 6,580 1462 0.4008
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

86 Stetson University 20300 79100 0.7437 2,349 1179 0.716
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

87 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20500 27800 0.2622 11,756 1124 0.8698
#87

#87 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

87.0 %

88 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

89 Central State University 20700 24700 0.1618 2,665 885 0.9861
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

89 Glenville State University 20700 30900 0.3302 1,685 980 0.6945
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

89 Graceland University-Lamoni 20700 36300 0.4303 798 1030 0.8083
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

89 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20700 70000 0.7037 1,463 1200 0.7982
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

89 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6024 1,299 1175 0.7243
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

94 Calvary University 20800 29500 0.2946 174 1065 0.7174
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

174

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

95 Henderson State University 20900 30600 0.3166 1,461 990 0.8192
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

96 Piedmont University 21100 47200 0.553 1,159 1130 0.9328
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

97 East Central University 21300 36200 0.4114 2,644 1055 0.5815
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

98 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,166 1190 0.7218
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

99 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

100 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5018 1,614 1105 0.4975
#100

#100 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 %

101 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22100 53000 0.5825 1,472 1075 0.8459
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

102 Oklahoma City University 22300 64400 0.6539 1,514 1174 0.7702
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

103 Florida State University 22600 32400 0.3029 32,720 1360 0.2422
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

103 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

105 Missouri Southern State University 22900 26700 0.1423 3,881 1074 0.9703
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

106 Northern Arizona University 23100 34100 0.3221 22,990 1090 0.8961
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

106 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

106 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 24700 0.0648 7,490 1140 0.918
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

109 Houghton University 23200 44300 0.4763 1,162 1277 0.8866
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

110 Lawrence University 23300 73300 0.6821 1,417 1293 0.6394
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

111 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4368 2,312 1149 0.8616
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

111 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#111

#111 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 %

113 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3863 21,455 1125 0.8664
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

114 Bradley University 23900 50800 0.5295 3,596 1223 0.7676
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

115 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5069 718 1015 0.4759
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

718

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

115 Park University 24200 31300 0.2272 4,657 1035 0.6904
#115

#115 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 %

117 Huntingdon College 24500 44400 0.4479 880 1130 0.6949
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

118 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 38800 0.3578 4,083 1075 0.8384
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

119 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25000 53800 0.5355 2,803 1099 0.9576
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

120 Roberts Wesleyan University 25200 60200 0.5816 1,393 1142 0.7063
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,393

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

121 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

121 Western Kentucky University 25700 41800 0.3851 14,151 970 0.9387
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

123 Messiah University 25900 54300 0.5228 2,618 1241 0.7897
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

123 University of Mobile 25900 48300 0.4634 1,308 1209 0.7789
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

125 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4839 1,864 1160 0.6265
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

125 Heidelberg University 26000 48600 0.4651 969 1100 0.8579
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

125 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

128 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26100 36800 0.2909 14,783 1124 0.8096
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

128 Dordt University 26100 52500 0.5026 1,716 1205 0.6847
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

128 SUNY College at Potsdam 26100 37700 0.3075 2,111 1060 0.777
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

128 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5961 1,742 1174 0.776
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

132 California State University-Stanislaus 26200 36800 0.2882 8,455 950 0.9814
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

133 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

133 University of Arkansas 26400 28900 0.0849 28,859 1179 0.743
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

133 University of the Pacific 26400 69800 0.621 3,249 1298 0.7132
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

136 University of South Dakota 26500 29600 0.1063 7,619 1120 0.9878
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

137 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5871 2,673 1100 0.9113
#137

#137 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 %

138 Capital University 27000 62400 0.5672 1,609 1084 0.7022
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

139 University of Idaho 27100 30600 0.1146 9,574 1119 0.7553
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

140 Oral Roberts University 27300 52700 0.4812 5,017 1214 0.989
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

140 Syracuse University 27300 83100 0.6713 15,957 1363 0.4592
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

142 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

142 Oakland University 27400 39300 0.3027 12,587 1130 0.8784
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

144 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

145 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

146 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.5593 2,682 1264 0.6442
#146

#146 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 %

146 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.2999 13,313 1073 0.9395
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

148 University of Alaska Fairbanks 28000 33300 0.1592 5,827 1157 0.6469
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

148 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2253 7,711 1129 0.9274
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

150 Southern University and A & M College 28100 32900 0.1461 6,713 930 0.3512
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

150 Weber State University 28100 33900 0.171 31,672 0 0
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

152 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#152

#152 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 %

153 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,061

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

153 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28400 36700 0.226 28,674 980 0.9419
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

153 Webster University 28400 54700 0.481 2,322 1109 0.8623
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

156 Elmhurst University 28500 67000 0.5748 3,213 1148 0.7364
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

156 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

156 University of North Texas 28500 37400 0.2378 34,458 1114 0.7223
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

159 Baptist University of Florida 28600 33700 0.1527 521 1050 0.3599
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

159 University of Louisiana at Monroe 28600 42400 0.3258 6,761 1105 0.8475
#159

#159 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 %

161 University of Dayton 28700 64200 0.5531 7,740 1302 0.6545
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

162 West Virginia State University 28800 31600 0.0886 3,110 925 0.9596
#162

#162 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 %

163 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0693 4,525 1015 0.7118
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

164 Pittsburg State University 29000 36200 0.1987 4,472 1055 0.8942
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

165 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

166 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3764 1,462 1174 0.7584
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

167 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29300 43900 0.3328 9,847 1090 0.9309
#167

#167 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 %

167 Ferrum College 29300 49500 0.4072 724 990 0.8898
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

169 Cairn University-Langhorne 29400 57800 0.4911 856 1080 0.8817
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

169 East Texas A&M University 29400 36500 0.1945 9,992 1045 0.9224
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

169 Methodist University 29400 65800 0.5529 1,467 1185 0.7514
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

169 University of California-Santa Cruz 29400 43000 0.3169 17,940 1281 0.6579
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

173 William Penn University 29600 48000 0.3841 1,348 1000 0.5188
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

174 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 58500 0.4909 159 0 0.4731
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

159

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

174 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3637 2,929 1134 0.655
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

174 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

177 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 30000 39200 0.235 12,507 1010 0.8897
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

178 University of West Florida 30200 38000 0.2051 9,970 1149 0.5824
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

179 George Mason University 30400 35700 0.1483 28,334 1268 0.8748
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

179 Wheaton College 30400 87500 0.6525 2,150 1363 0.874
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

181 Jacksonville University 30500 74200 0.5888 2,946 1195 0.5694
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

181 Portland State University 30500 43100 0.2934 15,414 1094 0.9087
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

183 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4387 3,163 1165 0.9347
#183

#183 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 %

184 Friends University 30700 53600 0.4278 1,548 1064 0.5522
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

184 Utah Tech University 30700 35200 0.1279 13,006 0 0
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

186 California Baptist University 30900 64800 0.5223 8,417 1070 0.8488
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

186 San Diego State University 30900 36100 0.144 35,782 1208 0.3619
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

188 Columbus State University 31000 41200 0.2473 6,123 970 0.9912
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

188 University of North Florida 31000 33000 0.0607 13,735 1150 0.5324
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

190 Lebanon Valley College 31100 72400 0.5706 1,720 1225 0.8377
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

190 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4733 2,503 1229 0.7353
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

190 University of Valley Forge 31100 49800 0.3753 517 970 0.612
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

193 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,438 1366 0.5212
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,438

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

194 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4116 4,958 843 0.686
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

195 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 75700 0.5796 1,525 1281 0.556
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

196 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

197 DePauw University 32100 70300 0.5439 1,917 1321 0.5719
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

197 Washington Adventist University 32100 37800 0.151 513 995 0.4618
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

199 Ithaca College 32200 72500 0.5557 4,268 1314 0.6901
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

200 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6261 2,104 1369 0.389
#200

#200 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 %

201 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.536 7,175 1273 0.9528
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

201 Samford University 32400 64600 0.4986 4,210 1199 0.8236
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

203 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 19,117 1134 0.7371
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

204 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

204 Lipscomb University 32600 57800 0.4368 3,336 1260 0.6773
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

206 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

207 Berry College 32800 60900 0.4617 2,254 1219 0.64
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

208 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,254 1080 0.8955
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

209 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

210 Adrian College 33600 70200 0.5207 1,673 1045 0.7253
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

210 Biola University 33600 71200 0.5283 3,481 1268 0.7435
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

210 Gordon College 33600 51300 0.345 1,314 1256 0.6923
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

213 Drake University 33800 68500 0.507 2,585 1259 0.6385
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

213 Southwestern University 33800 82000 0.5877 1,440 1240 0.4305
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

215 University of Minnesota Duluth 34000 38700 0.1203 8,426 1235 0.8875
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

216 Southeastern University 34200 60500 0.4345 10,172 1110 0.5298
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

217 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2921 3,126 1060 0.9646
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

217 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

217 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 34300 42900 0.2006 946 1241 0.2997
#217

#217 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 %

220 Washburn University 34600 38400 0.0989 5,331 1095 0.9551
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

221 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3175 1,903 1085 0.6944
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

222 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

223 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

223 Montana State University Billings 35000 35100 0.0028 3,881 1090 0.9947
#223

#223 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

99.5 %

223 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

226 Christopher Newport University 35100 36200 0.0304 4,369 1189 0.8604
#226

#226 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 %

227 Baldwin Wallace University 35300 66100 0.4662 2,862 1203 0.757
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

227 Texas Tech University 35300 38900 0.0926 32,580 1200 0.7265
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

229 New Jersey City University 35400 39800 0.1107 3,871 1015 0.9838
#229

#229 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 %

229 Valparaiso University 35400 63200 0.4393 2,123 1189 0.8943
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

231 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35500 56700 0.3739 12,122 1283 0.8304
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

232 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

233 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2375 1,092 1035 0.7934
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

233 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

233 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35800 48500 0.2629 2,075 1090 0.8894
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

236 Union Adventist University 35900 51200 0.2991 625 1075 1
#236

#236 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 %

237 Converse University 36000 37600 0.0425 1,173 1129 0.6774
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,173

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

238 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36200 41600 0.1298 65,450 1203 0.8989
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

239 Georgia State University 36300 45400 0.2005 27,415 1080 0.5544
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

239 Western Washington University 36300 36300 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

241 North Greenville University 36400 46500 0.2182 2,020 1164 0.6667
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

242 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

243 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80200 0.5325 505 0 0.6221
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

243 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

245 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4036 1,882 1211 0.7472
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

246 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0534 8,268 1110 0.8949
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

247 Southern Nazarene University 38200 48400 0.2117 1,456 0 0
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

247 University of Redlands 38200 81400 0.5309 2,049 1226 0.8271
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

249 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#249

#249 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 %

250 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4799 1,589 1106 0.8956
#250

#250 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 %

251 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39200 39800 0.0151 24,868 1214 0.796
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

252 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0515 735 1156 0.719
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

735

Est. Median SAT

1,156

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

252 University of Maine 39600 45200 0.124 9,601 1205 0.9664
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

254 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

255 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 8,130 1179 0.9688
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

256 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40200 50000 0.1962 34,242 1273 0.7333
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

257 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

258 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1116 2,755 1214 0.878
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

259 Butler University 41300 67900 0.3919 4,489 1279 0.8508
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

260 Susquehanna University 41800 76800 0.4559 2,246 1204 0.8143
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

261 California Institute of the Arts 42100 84600 0.5025 868 0 0.3234
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

262 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1617 1,944 1075 0.7575
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

263 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1040 0.759
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

264 Old Dominion University 42500 47700 0.109 17,746 1205 0.9036
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

265 University of Maryland-College Park 42600 53600 0.2054 31,133 1463 0.4479
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

266 Shenandoah University 43100 56600 0.2385 2,641 1124 0.7695
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

266 The New England Conservatory of Music 43100 66200 0.3487 421 837 0.411
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

268 University of Puget Sound 43600 87300 0.5008 1,594 1292 0.7225
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

269 Berklee College of Music 43700 80400 0.4565 7,549 0 0.4353
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

270 University at Buffalo 43800 46700 0.0621 20,359 1303 0.7418
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

271 Texas Christian University 43900 87400 0.498 11,049 1283 0.4449
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

272 Boise State University 44900 50000 0.102 23,983 1135 0.8721
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

272 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2746 31,253 1272 0.773
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

274 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3568 5,371 1274 0.8356
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

275 Illinois State University 45900 49100 0.0642 19,107 1120 0.8815
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

276 University of Colorado Boulder 46400 57700 0.1953 32,244 1351 0.7808
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

277 Mercer University 46700 63700 0.267 4,690 1273 0.6889
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

278 Wagner College 47000 73400 0.3592 1,666 1240 0.88
#278

#278 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 %

279 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2117 37,985 1390 0.5815
#279

#279 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 %

280 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

281 University of Delaware 48000 61300 0.2171 20,026 1294 0.706
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

282 DePaul University 49100 66000 0.2562 14,188 1254 0.7589
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

283 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1531 25,534 1193 0.9294
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

284 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

285 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84700 0.3991 34,454 1435 0.1564
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

286 Virginia Commonwealth University 51300 52800 0.0284 21,210 1148 0.9262
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

287 University of Georgia 51600 52800 0.0227 32,399 1382 0.377
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

288 Lynn University 51700 66000 0.2166 2,861 1130 0.7347
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

289 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

290 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53700 62800 0.1449 23,920 1397 0.5973
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

291 Emerson College 54600 82600 0.339 3,908 1359 0.5131
#291

#291 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 %

292 Elon University 57000 68900 0.1728 6,452 1215 0.6635
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

293 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

294 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 64100 0.0905 42,604 1336 0.6056
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

295 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61100 63200 0.0332 40,684 1331 0.3915
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

296 University of Oregon 64100 71300 0.1003 20,622 1250 0.883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

297 The New School 68000 90100 0.2453 6,591 1268 0.6347
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

298 Gonzaga University 70800 76600 0.0757 5,281 1329 0.8169
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

299 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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