Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in Colorado 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
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 Curtis Institute of Music 3900 39200 0.8995 106 0 0.0695
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 4700 88600 0.9468 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 39100 0.868 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Boston University 6500 88800 0.9272 18,805 1475 0.1111
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

5 CUNY Brooklyn College 7900 31800 0.7526 11,562 1110 0.5836
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

6 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

7 Idaho State University 9800 22200 0.5593 10,406 0 0.8396
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

8 Millikin University 9900 43400 0.7721 1,496 1020 0.6668
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

9 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10200 25200 0.5946 902 1245 0.3308
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

10 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

11 Brigham Young University 11100 29000 0.6168 32,221 1374 0.6919
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

12 Christopher Newport University 11800 33900 0.6518 4,407 1209 0.8796
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

12 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

14 Arapahoe Community College 12200 25400 0.5188 15,012 0 1
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

15,012

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

14 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

16 New York University 12400 91800 0.8647 29,060 1520 0.0923
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

17 University of Central Florida 12700 23600 0.4619 59,649 1280 0.4471
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

17 University of West Florida 12700 21500 0.4088 9,661 1120 0.5687
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

19 Texas A&M University-Commerce 13000 24000 0.4583 9,666 1040 0.7498
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

19 William Jewell College 13000 46900 0.7231 969 1110 0.3836
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

21 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

22 Florida Gulf Coast University 13200 20300 0.3489 14,243 1125 0.7675
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

22 Truman State University 13200 32100 0.5895 3,265 1302 0.8377
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

24 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

25 University of South Florida 13900 17100 0.187 38,525 1239 0.4319
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14200 23600 0.3981 7,557 1140 0.9037
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

27 Carnegie Mellon University 14400 87300 0.8348 7,824 1528 0.1166
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

27 Missouri Southern State University 14400 20100 0.2843 3,881 1074 0.9706
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

29 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

29 University of Idaho 14500 31300 0.5372 9,574 1119 0.7553
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

31 Calvary University 14600 25400 0.425 198 1019 0.7091
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

31 Indiana University-South Bend 14600 27500 0.4691 4,083 1070 0.8384
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14600 29300 0.5016 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 University of Houston 14600 23600 0.3818 39,257 1249 0.7392
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

35 Trinity University 14700 64800 0.7733 2,518 1402 0.2592
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

35 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

37 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

37 University of North Texas 15200 25400 0.4022 34,458 1114 0.7223
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

39 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15300 25700 0.4042 46,815 1339 0.6057
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0727 10,112 1130 0.818
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

41 Central Michigan University 15400 40600 0.6208 10,219 1095 0.8982
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

42 California State University-Long Beach 15700 25800 0.3916 35,843 1135 0.4628
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

43 Graceland University-Lamoni 15800 46400 0.6598 802 1030 0.8083
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

44 University of Nebraska at Omaha 15900 23400 0.3209 11,756 1124 0.8727
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

45 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

46 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1639 19,560 1159 0.9014
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

47 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

47 University of Arizona 16400 30900 0.47 45,025 1212 0.8614
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

49 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

49 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7423 21,075 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

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

49 Utah Tech University 16700 23300 0.2837 13,006 1045 1
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

52 University of Southern California 16900 76000 0.7776 21,023 1485 0.1002
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

53 Arkansas State University 17000 28100 0.3952 9,985 1075 0.7959
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

54 Avila University 17200 67600 0.7461 1,335 985 0.878
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

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

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

56 California State University-Fullerton 17300 20600 0.1596 38,597 0 0.9052
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

57 Winona State University 17500 23000 0.2384 5,277 1115 0.6848
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

58 Virginia Commonwealth University 17700 33600 0.4728 21,210 1171 0.9232
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

59 University of Rochester 17800 93100 0.809 6,580 1469 0.4008
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

60 Keene State College 18000 31900 0.4352 2,744 1020 0.9033
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

60 University of Arkansas 18000 27700 0.3495 28,859 1179 0.7431
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

60 University of Mary 18000 32600 0.4466 2,650 1189 0.7825
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

63 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

64 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

65 Simpson College 18500 59400 0.6887 1,140 1430 0.8888
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

66 CUNY Hunter College 18600 26100 0.2874 17,027 1240 0.5422
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

67 Central State University 18700 22000 0.1499 2,676 885 0.9861
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

68 Campbellsville University 18800 41800 0.5502 6,411 1055 0.7235
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

69 Eastern Michigan University 18900 36100 0.4765 10,470 1055 0.7964
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

69 Texas State University 18900 28900 0.3455 36,268 1100 0.8908
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

69 Welch College 18900 43000 0.5607 358 1069 0.5791
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

72 Bard College 19000 90300 0.7893 2,037 1379 0.5212
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

73 McNeese State University 19100 29200 0.3463 5,560 1110 0.6755
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

74 Wright State University-Main Campus 19200 27000 0.2893 7,505 1059 0.9633
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

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

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

75 Saint Cloud State University 19300 24500 0.2118 8,013 1094 0.9495
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

77 Youngstown State University 19500 29300 0.3341 8,436 1065 0.8066
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

78 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 39400 0.5005 19,354 965 0.9125
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

79 The University of Texas at Arlington 19900 27200 0.2687 31,112 1130 0.8129
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

80 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

81 Lee University 20300 37100 0.4523 3,271 1154 0.7052
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

82 Piedmont University 20400 47200 0.5678 1,159 1130 0.9328
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

82 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20400 40500 0.4969 1,413 1045 0.8423
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

84 Carson-Newman University 20500 51700 0.6034 1,606 1110 0.9045
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

84 Xavier University of Louisiana 20500 46000 0.5543 2,688 1075 0.6904
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

86 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

86 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20600 49400 0.5825 2,079 1135 0.8221
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

86 Lebanon Valley College 20600 71600 0.7125 1,720 1225 0.8377
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

86 Oberlin College 20600 90000 0.7714 2,950 1430 0.3298
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

90 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6414 1,083 1205 0.9278
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

90 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6028 1,287 1180 0.7243
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

92 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,583 980 0.9924
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

92 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2289 31,133 1456 0.448
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

92 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

92 Western Michigan University 20900 32300 0.353 13,860 1104 0.846
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

97 University of Central Oklahoma 21100 22700 0.0705 10,454 1095 0.8176
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

97 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

99 SUNY at Purchase College 21300 28000 0.2389 3,283 1294 0.7405
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

100 Grove City College 21400 37200 0.4248 2,341 1256 0.7232
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

100 Olivet Nazarene University 21400 88800 0.7592 2,704 1104 0.5586
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

102 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

103 Northern Arizona University 21600 31200 0.3069 22,991 1145 0.8961
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

104 Blackburn College 21800 43200 0.4949 389 1020 0.8014
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

105 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22000 34400 0.3604 14,783 1124 0.8096
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

106 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22400 33900 0.339 7,353 1085 0.9077
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

106 Stetson University 22400 79100 0.7172 2,349 1114 0.716
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

108 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

108 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22600 54400 0.5846 1,778 1115 0.9519
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

110 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

111 Baptist University of Florida 22800 26900 0.1553 521 1050 0.641
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

111 University of South Dakota 22800 26000 0.1224 7,619 1120 0.9878
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

113 The College of Saint Scholastica 22900 60400 0.6212 1,755 1180 0.9389
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

113 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

115 Alma College 23000 70500 0.6742 1,159 1085 0.57
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

116 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1219 0.64
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

117 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4371 2,477 1149 0.8729
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

117 Ouachita Baptist University 23300 52200 0.5542 1,729 1209 0.6752
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

119 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

120 Bethel University 23600 49200 0.5199 1,107 1029 0.9868
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

121 Lawrence University 23700 71900 0.67 1,417 1293 0.6394
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

122 Ohio University-Main Campus 23900 24500 0.0244 19,888 1209 0.8517
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

123 Oral Roberts University 24100 55600 0.5666 5,017 1139 0.989
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

123 Visible Music College 24100 42900 0.4382 168 0 0.2868
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

125 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5073 793 1049 0.624
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

125 University at Buffalo 24200 34000 0.2883 20,360 1303 0.7418
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

127 Front Range Community College 24400 31400 0.2228 21,970 0 1
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

21,970

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

127 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24400 39200 0.3776 28,674 980 0.9401
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

127 University of Mobile 24400 44500 0.4513 1,688 1180 0.7251
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

130 Meredith College 24500 65900 0.6281 1,206 1237 0.7418
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

130 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24500 37400 0.3446 7,595 1075 0.9226
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

132 East Central University 24700 33300 0.2584 2,644 1055 0.5815
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

133 Pikes Peak State College 24800 31600 0.2154 12,388 0 0.8643
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

12,388

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

133 The University of Tampa 24800 56900 0.5637 10,594 1185 0.4034
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

135 Heidelberg University 24900 48600 0.4877 933 1100 0.6773
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

135 Miami University-Oxford 24900 27200 0.0844 16,816 1299 0.754
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

135 Roberts Wesleyan University 24900 60000 0.5852 1,045 1166 0.7058
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

138 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 40700 0.3855 65,450 1203 0.8989
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

138 Friends University 25000 59300 0.5784 1,549 1030 0.6046
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

138 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

141 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.482 1,799 1180 0.6306
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

142 Houghton University 25200 35500 0.29 939 1277 0.8866
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

143 California State University-Stanislaus 25600 33500 0.236 8,455 950 0.9814
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

144 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1417 0.3861
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

145 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

146 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

146 Lakeland University 25900 56500 0.5415 2,318 1000 0.914
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

146 Otterbein University 25900 66300 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

149 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

149 Hope College 26000 60100 0.5672 3,395 1245 0.7924
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

151 California State University-Northridge 26100 36600 0.2864 32,499 1005 0.9219
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

151 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

151 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

154 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

155 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4069 747 1035 1
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

156 Marywood University 26800 55500 0.5174 1,834 1160 0.6058
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

156 University of Alaska Fairbanks 26800 34500 0.2229 5,912 1149 0.6212
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

156 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5876 2,673 1100 0.9113
#156

#156 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 %

159 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#159

#159 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 %

160 California State University-San Bernardino 27000 29000 0.0689 14,993 920 0.9318
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

160 Central Washington University 27000 27200 0.0073 10,033 1060 0.9061
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

160 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

163 Oakland University 27100 39800 0.3192 12,587 1050 0.8784
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

163 University of North Georgia 27100 35500 0.2365 18,329 1100 0.6794
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

165 Indiana State University 27300 30900 0.1166 6,224 1140 0.8077
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

166 Capital University 27400 68600 0.6007 1,609 1084 0.7022
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

166 Methodist University 27400 51900 0.4724 1,436 1175 0.752
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

168 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

168 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27500 53300 0.4839 2,803 1105 0.9576
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

168 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

171 Southern Utah University 27600 35600 0.2244 13,126 1140 0.8179
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

172 University of Valley Forge 27700 50000 0.4457 517 1059 0.612
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

173 Weber State University 27800 33300 0.1652 31,672 1075 1
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

174 Saint Xavier University 27900 52000 0.4634 3,039 1125 0.8575
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

175 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28000 28000 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

175 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2263 7,716 1115 0.8713
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

175 University of Tulsa 28000 62700 0.5537 2,852 1328 0.615
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

178 Washburn University 28300 38100 0.2573 5,331 1015 1
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

179 Lipscomb University 28600 57600 0.5029 3,327 1214 0.6774
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

180 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

181 Cornerstone University 29100 40800 0.2865 1,444 1124 0.7316
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

182 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

182 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3771 1,454 1105 0.9941
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

184 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 975 0.9637
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

184 Westminster College 29400 57500 0.4884 1,136 1190 0.9256
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

186 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

187 Trevecca Nazarene University 29900 46100 0.3509 1,903 1085 0.6944
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

187 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29900 38200 0.2175 6,550 1140 0.7456
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

189 Southwestern University 30000 76900 0.6103 1,440 1240 0.4305
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

190 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.5538 7,167 1273 0.9528
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

190 Salem College 30200 55300 0.4528 464 1080 0.789
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

192 California State University-Sacramento 30400 30900 0.0162 28,226 1015 0.9343
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

192 Columbus State University 30400 43500 0.3008 6,033 1020 0.9918
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

192 Shepherd University 30400 34900 0.1291 2,906 1075 0.9565
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Sheperdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

195 Jacksonville University 30500 66200 0.5396 2,946 1195 0.5696
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

195 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4425 1,409 1110 0.6327
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

195 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

195 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30500 52900 0.4236 37,140 1442 0.4237
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

199 San Jose State University 30600 41000 0.2534 28,008 0 0.8461
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

199 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4394 3,163 1165 0.9347
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

199 University of Puget Sound 30600 85800 0.6437 1,594 1292 0.7225
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

199 University of Redlands 30600 81400 0.6239 2,045 1226 0.8271
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

199 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30600 52800 0.4203 938 1090 0.951
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

204 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2665 11,013 1159 0.9202
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

205 Georgia State University 30900 44400 0.3038 27,438 1089 0.5543
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

206 Transylvania University 31000 64800 0.5215 1,006 1277 0.8655
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

207 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

208 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5045 2,626 1219 0.5909
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

208 San Francisco State University 31300 45200 0.3077 20,756 1035 0.9615
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

208 Southeastern Louisiana University 31300 43700 0.2838 13,206 1125 0.9387
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

211 Portland State University 31400 43000 0.2694 15,960 1176 0.9091
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

212 Adrian College 31600 67500 0.5316 1,678 1060 0.6843
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

213 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3837 10,206 1190 0.7218
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

214 University of North Florida 32000 37900 0.1557 13,735 1150 0.5324
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

215 Samford University 32100 65200 0.5076 4,210 1199 0.8236
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

215 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

217 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

218 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6265 2,104 1337 0.389
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

219 University of Nevada-Reno 32500 32500 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

220 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

220 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

222 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

223 University of Dayton 33000 64100 0.4852 7,737 1284 0.6566
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

224 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33100 54600 0.3936 12,122 1283 0.8296
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

225 Virginia State University 33200 42200 0.2134 4,829 935 0.891
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

226 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

226 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4438 3,603 1080 0.6648
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

228 Anderson University 33500 52400 0.3607 3,405 1209 0.5471
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

228 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

230 University of Minnesota Duluth 33600 37000 0.0928 8,426 1235 0.8876
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

231 Shenandoah University 33900 53300 0.364 2,641 1127 0.7695
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

232 Montana State University Billings 34100 34600 0.0144 3,881 1035 0.9991
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

233 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

233 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

235 Baylor University 34500 70800 0.5124 14,915 1277 0.5128
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

236 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4925 2,585 1226 0.6385
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

237 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.366 4,916 1247 0.6488
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

237 DePaul University 35000 59100 0.4076 14,188 1218 0.7589
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

239 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

239 University of Denver 35100 75900 0.5375 6,619 1323 0.7729
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

241 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2383 1,095 1055 0.5342
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

241 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

243 Baldwin Wallace University 35900 47300 0.2409 2,862 1194 0.757
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

243 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

245 Fresno Pacific University 36000 52200 0.31 1,616 1075 0.5752
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

246 Western Kentucky University 36100 41900 0.1385 14,151 1090 0.9387
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

247 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0569 8,268 1110 0.8949
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

247 University of Southern Maine 36200 37100 0.0243 5,525 1129 0.7931
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

249 Andrews University 36300 47100 0.2291 1,312 1208 0.874
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

249 University of Maine 36300 45100 0.1952 591 1199 0.9684
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

251 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

251 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

253 Biola University 36500 52900 0.3103 3,481 1268 0.7482
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

253 Western Washington University 36500 37900 0.037 13,752 1218 0.9325
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

255 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

256 Augusta University 37200 50500 0.2633 5,684 1125 0.8931
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

257 Rhode Island College 37300 45800 0.1857 5,157 995 0.9182
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

258 Long Island University 37500 59600 0.371 11,753 1222 0.8977
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

259 DePauw University 37700 70300 0.4641 1,917 1260 0.5719
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

260 Wichita State University 37800 39600 0.0454 14,280 1094 0.7211
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

261 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

262 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

263 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1183 8,130 1159 0.9688
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

264 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4803 1,589 1106 0.8956
#264

#264 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 %

265 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

266 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0523 759 1167 0.7087
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

266 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

268 San Diego State University 40300 40500 0.0049 34,637 1208 0.3598
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

268 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

270 Temple University 40400 56100 0.2798 21,428 1245 0.8045
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

270 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

272 Bethel University 40800 46000 0.1128 2,556 1209 0.878
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

273 Berklee College of Music 42000 79400 0.4713 7,549 0 0.4353
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

274 Old Dominion University 42100 52400 0.1964 17,746 1205 0.9036
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

275 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1035 0.7688
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

276 The New England Conservatory of Music 42800 66200 0.3533 412 837 0.3755
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

277 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43000 55100 0.2197 42,604 1336 0.6056
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

278 Butler University 43400 64500 0.327 4,489 1279 0.8508
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

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

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

280 University of Colorado Boulder 44500 56300 0.2094 32,100 1290 0.8115
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

281 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2747 31,253 1272 0.773
#281

#281 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 %

281 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

283 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0462 19,107 1115 0.8815
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

284 Duquesne University 45300 70500 0.3573 5,371 1269 0.8356
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

285 James Madison University 46400 46400 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

286 University of Illinois Chicago 46600 48000 0.0291 22,495 1252 0.7735
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

287 University of Delaware 47200 53200 0.1127 19,119 1303 0.6356
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

288 University of Mount Olive 48200 50400 0.0434 1,937 945 0.7775
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

289 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

290 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

291 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

292 Lynn University 51500 64200 0.1979 2,861 1130 0.7347
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

293 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

294 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

295 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

296 University of California-Santa Cruz 56400 66500 0.1519 17,940 1281 0.6557
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0358 38,093 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

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

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

299 The New School 65500 104000 0.3702 1,449 1268 0.8333
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

300 Elon University 65700 67300 0.0238 6,452 1244 0.6635
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

301 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0317 20,622 1250 0.883
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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