Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Music Performance, General Majors in Illinois 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 Illinois.
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 Illinois.
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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4800 40700 0.8811 34,454 1435 0.1564
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

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 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

6 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 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 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

7 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11500 29100 0.6053 40,684 1331 0.3915
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

9 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5818 20,885 1420 0.1534
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

10 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

11 California State University-Stanislaus 11800 28500 0.5859 8,455 950 0.9814
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

12 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

13 California State University-Northridge 12100 22000 0.4496 32,756 1005 0.9345
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

14 Boston University 12300 92800 0.8676 18,805 1475 0.1111
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

15 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

16 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

17 Missouri Southern State University 12600 20100 0.374 3,881 1074 0.9703
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

18 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

20 University of South Florida 12900 17100 0.2454 38,525 1239 0.4319
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

21 University of Michigan-Flint 13000 46300 0.719 5,011 1109 0.7046
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

21 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 14,151 970 0.9387
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

23 Truman State University 13100 21700 0.3961 3,265 1302 0.8377
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

24 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 25700 0.4862 28,674 980 0.9419
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

24 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13200 19400 0.3197 14,416 1210 0.8851
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

26 St Olaf College 13400 75900 0.8235 3,124 1378 0.4832
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

26 William Jewell College 13400 39800 0.6628 924 1085 0.3836
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

28 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#28

#28 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 %

28 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6079 20,026 1294 0.706
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

31 University of Georgia 13700 26600 0.4854 32,399 1382 0.377
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

31 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 39,257 1249 0.7392
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

33 University of Idaho 14100 25800 0.4543 9,574 1119 0.7553
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

34 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

35 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 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 %

36 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14600 29600 0.5075 7,622 1075 0.9254
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

36 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,399 1527 0.0769
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

38 Florida Gulf Coast University 14800 22500 0.3418 14,463 1125 0.6344
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

39 Shepherd University 14900 29800 0.5008 3,032 1025 0.9678
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

40 Kentucky State University 15000 28900 0.4806 1,793 865 0.9608
#40

#40 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 %

40 Urshan University 15000 19600 0.2352 474 990 0.8378
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

42 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15200 28700 0.4704 6,761 1105 0.8475
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

43 University of Alaska Fairbanks 15300 24300 0.3707 5,827 1157 0.6469
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

43 Western Michigan University 15300 26500 0.423 13,027 1115 0.846
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

45 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

45 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

47 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

48 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3953 34,458 1114 0.7223
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

49 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

49 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 Southeastern Louisiana University 16000 40000 0.6004 13,192 1075 0.9931
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

49 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16000 22300 0.2822 24,868 1214 0.796
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

53 Alcorn State University 16100 25900 0.3783 2,532 925 0.4533
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

53 Portland State University 16100 26100 0.383 15,414 1094 0.9087
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

55 Eastern Michigan University 16400 36100 0.5456 10,470 1055 0.7964
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

55 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#55

#55 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 %

55 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

55 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27600 0.406 2,111 1060 0.777
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

59 West Virginia State University 16600 25300 0.3444 3,110 925 0.9596
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

60 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#60

#60 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 %

61 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#61

#61 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 %

61 William Carey University 17100 33500 0.4902 3,052 1120 0.6029
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

63 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

64 Augusta University 17400 47400 0.6326 6,049 1065 0.8641
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

65 Keene State College 17600 32100 0.4523 2,725 1085 0.9033
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

66 Avila University 17700 64100 0.7236 1,331 985 0.878
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

66 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#66

#66 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 %

68 Tabor College 17900 54400 0.6713 539 1050 0.6458
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

69 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18000 39000 0.5379 37,985 1390 0.5815
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

70 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18100 25200 0.2812 6,835 1090 0.7147
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

71 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#71

#71 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 %

72 Southwestern Christian University 18400 26800 0.3139 380 975 0.6206
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

380

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

72 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

74 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#74

#74 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 %

75 Glenville State University 18900 28300 0.3324 1,685 980 0.6945
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

75 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#75

#75 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 %

77 Xavier University of Louisiana 19000 46000 0.5868 2,688 1075 0.6904
#77

#77 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 %

78 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#78

#78 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 %

79 University of Nevada-Reno 19200 28200 0.3189 19,117 1134 0.7371
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

79 Virginia State University 19200 29500 0.3488 5,124 955 0.8863
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

81 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#81

#81 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 %

81 Welch College 19300 41500 0.5345 350 0 0
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

83 Lee University 19600 37400 0.4762 3,271 1154 0.7052
#83

#83 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 %

84 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

84 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 19700 30400 0.3516 3,224 1085 0.7643
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

84 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,257 1294 0.7405
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

84 Wichita State University 19700 29800 0.3383 13,313 1073 0.9395
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

88 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

88 Stillman College 19900 30300 0.3432 731 865 0.6225
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

88 University of Colorado Boulder 19900 31900 0.3767 32,244 1351 0.7808
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

91 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

92 Coe College 20100 76500 0.7373 1,195 1229 0.6404
#92

#92 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 %

92 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 27,415 1080 0.5544
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

92 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

92 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#92

#92 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 %

96 Montana State University Billings 20300 25500 0.204 3,881 1090 0.9947
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

97 Ohio University-Main Campus 20400 23200 0.1207 20,444 1209 0.8499
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

98 University of California-Santa Cruz 20600 42900 0.5204 17,940 1281 0.6579
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

98 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

98 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6041 1,299 1175 0.7243
#98

#98 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 %

101 Stetson University 20700 79100 0.7387 2,349 1179 0.716
#101

#101 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 %

101 University of Northern Iowa 20700 24000 0.1366 7,711 1129 0.9274
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

101 Western Illinois University 20700 31000 0.3332 4,525 1015 0.7118
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

104 Calvary University 20900 29500 0.2912 174 1065 0.7174
#104

#104 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 %

104 Central State University 20900 24700 0.1537 2,665 885 0.9861
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

104 Graceland University-Lamoni 20900 36300 0.4248 798 1030 0.8083
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

104 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20900 70000 0.7012 1,463 1200 0.7982
#104

#104 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 %

104 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

109 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

110 Henderson State University 21100 30600 0.31 1,461 990 0.8192
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

111 Belhaven University 21500 43300 0.5037 1,614 1105 0.4975
#111

#111 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 %

111 Louisiana Christian University 21500 26000 0.1733 763 1065 0.7719
#111

#111 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 %

111 Piedmont University 21500 47200 0.5445 1,159 1130 0.9328
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

114 East Central University 21700 36200 0.4004 2,644 1055 0.5815
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

115 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 33600 0.339 21,210 1148 0.9262
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

116 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22400 53000 0.5768 1,472 1075 0.8459
#116

#116 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 %

116 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,060 1520 0.0923
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

118 Old Dominion University 22600 32400 0.3023 17,746 1205 0.9036
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

119 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,514 1174 0.7702
#119

#119 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 %

120 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3772 8,738 1079 0.948
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

121 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

121 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23000 29000 0.2067 7,490 1140 0.918
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

123 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23200 34500 0.3279 65,450 1203 0.8989
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

123 Houghton University 23200 44300 0.4763 1,162 1277 0.8866
#123

#123 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 %

125 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4383 2,312 1149 0.8616
#125

#125 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 %

126 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#126

#126 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 %

126 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

128 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 23700 34400 0.311 14,783 1124 0.8096
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

128 Millikin University 23700 43700 0.4572 1,495 1020 0.6668
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

128 University of South Dakota 23700 26000 0.0876 7,619 1120 0.9878
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

131 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

131 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5086 718 1015 0.4759
#131

#131 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 %

133 Park University 24400 31300 0.2208 4,657 1035 0.6904
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

134 Huntingdon College 24700 44400 0.4434 880 1130 0.6949
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

134 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

136 Indiana University-South Bend 24800 27800 0.109 4,083 1075 0.8384
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

136 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

138 Illinois State University 25100 36400 0.3115 19,107 1120 0.8815
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

139 Roberts Wesleyan University 25300 60200 0.58 1,393 1142 0.7063
#139

#139 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 %

139 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25300 53800 0.5299 2,803 1099 0.9576
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

141 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

141 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.41 22,990 1090 0.8961
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

143 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,669 1415 0.3861
#143

#143 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 %

144 Westminster College 25800 57600 0.5521 1,137 1149 0.9256
#144

#144 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 %

145 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4853 1,864 1160 0.6265
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

145 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#145

#145 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 %

147 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1174 0.776
#147

#147 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 %

148 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#148

#148 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 %

148 University of Mobile 26200 48300 0.4572 1,308 1209 0.7789
#148

#148 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 %

150 Heidelberg University 26300 48600 0.4589 969 1100 0.8579
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

151 University of Arkansas 26600 28900 0.079 28,859 1179 0.743
#151

#151 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 %

152 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 26700 41500 0.3564 42,604 1336 0.6056
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

152 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5891 2,673 1100 0.9113
#152

#152 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 %

154 University of Minnesota Duluth 27000 31800 0.1505 8,426 1235 0.8875
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

155 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

156 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

157 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,505 1073 0.9633
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

158 California State University-San Bernardino 27400 39100 0.2991 15,365 990 0.9374
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

158 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#158

#158 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 %

160 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#160

#160 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 %

161 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#161

#161 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 %

162 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5614 2,682 1264 0.6442
#162

#162 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 %

162 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4742 5,017 1214 0.989
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

164 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#164

#164 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 %

165 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

166 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28300 48800 0.4197 1,793 1174 0.5589
#166

#166 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 %

166 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

168 Baptist University of Florida 28400 33700 0.1566 521 1050 0.3599
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

168 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#168

#168 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 %

170 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#170

#170 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 %

170 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#170

#170 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 %

172 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#172

#172 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 %

172 Southern University and A & M College 28600 32900 0.1309 6,713 930 0.3512
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

174 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.2152 31,253 1272 0.773
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

174 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#174

#174 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 %

176 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#176

#176 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 %

177 Pittsburg State University 29100 36200 0.1959 4,472 1055 0.8942
#177

#177 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 %

177 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3791 1,462 1174 0.7584
#177

#177 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 %

179 Ferrum College 29200 49500 0.4098 724 990 0.8898
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

180 Cairn University-Langhorne 29400 57800 0.4911 856 1080 0.8817
#180

#180 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 %

180 East Texas A&M University 29400 36500 0.1945 9,992 1045 0.9224
#180

#180 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 %

182 William Penn University 29500 48000 0.3868 1,348 1000 0.5188
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

183 Methodist University 29700 65800 0.5484 1,467 1185 0.7514
#183

#183 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 %

183 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3665 2,929 1134 0.655
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

183 University of Toledo 29700 42000 0.2926 11,013 1229 0.9202
#183

#183 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 %

186 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 58500 0.4909 159 0 0.4731
#186

#186 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 %

187 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30500 54600 0.4411 3,163 1165 0.9347
#187

#187 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 %

188 University of West Florida 30600 38000 0.1946 9,970 1149 0.5824
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

189 Wheaton College 30700 84800 0.638 2,150 1363 0.874
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

190 Friends University 30800 53600 0.4265 1,548 1064 0.5522
#190

#190 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 %

190 Jacksonville University 30800 74200 0.5847 2,946 1195 0.5694
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

190 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

193 California State University-Long Beach 30900 38900 0.2058 36,082 1135 0.4627
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

194 Utah Tech University 31000 35200 0.1194 13,006 0 0
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

195 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#195

#195 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 %

196 University of North Florida 31300 33000 0.0516 13,735 1150 0.5324
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

197 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#197

#197 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 %

198 Columbus State University 31500 41200 0.2352 6,123 970 0.9912
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

198 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.414 4,958 843 0.686
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Valley Forge 31500 49800 0.3672 517 970 0.612
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

201 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,438 1366 0.5212
#201

#201 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 %

201 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,525 1281 0.556
#201

#201 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 %

203 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31700 39200 0.1897 10,166 1190 0.7218
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

204 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#204

#204 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 %

205 Ithaca College 32000 72500 0.5585 4,268 1314 0.6901
#205

#205 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 %

206 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6276 2,104 1369 0.389
#206

#206 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 %

206 Washington Adventist University 32200 37800 0.1483 513 995 0.4618
#206

#206 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 %

208 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#208

#208 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 %

209 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5384 1,917 1321 0.5719
#209

#209 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 %

209 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#209

#209 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 %

211 Berry College 32600 60900 0.465 2,254 1219 0.64
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

211 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#211

#211 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 %

211 Drake University 32600 68500 0.524 2,585 1259 0.6385
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

211 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#211

#211 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 %

215 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#215

#215 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 %

216 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

217 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#217

#217 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 %

218 Gordon College 33700 51300 0.3431 1,314 1256 0.6923
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

219 Southwestern University 33900 82000 0.5865 1,440 1240 0.4305
#219

#219 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 %

219 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,033 1264 0.8529
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

221 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 34000 42900 0.2076 946 1241 0.2997
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

222 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.2948 3,126 1060 0.9646
#222

#222 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 %

223 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#223

#223 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 %

224 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#224

#224 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 %

224 Trevecca Nazarene University 34600 50900 0.32 1,903 1085 0.6944
#224

#224 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 %

224 Washburn University 34600 38400 0.0989 5,331 1095 0.9551
#224

#224 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 %

227 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#227

#227 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 %

227 Valparaiso University 34900 62700 0.4428 2,123 1189 0.8943
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

229 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#229

#229 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 %

230 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35300 56700 0.3775 12,122 1283 0.8304
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

231 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

231 New Jersey City University 35600 39800 0.1056 3,871 1015 0.9838
#231

#231 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 %

231 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 32,580 1200 0.7265
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

231 University of the Pacific 35600 71500 0.5024 3,249 1298 0.7132
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

235 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#235

#235 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 %

235 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#235

#235 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 %

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 %

237 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2573 2,075 1090 0.8894
#237

#237 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 %

239 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#239

#239 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 %

240 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#240

#240 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 %

241 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

242 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80200 0.5325 505 0 0.6221
#242

#242 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 %

242 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#242

#242 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 %

244 Nazareth University 37700 63300 0.4045 1,882 1211 0.7472
#244

#244 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 %

244 Union Adventist University 37700 51200 0.2625 625 1075 1
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

246 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

247 Christopher Newport University 38000 51000 0.2551 4,369 1189 0.8604
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

247 Southern Nazarene University 38000 48400 0.2144 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 Central Arkansas 38000 40200 0.0567 8,268 1110 0.8949
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

250 University of Redlands 38100 84200 0.5478 2,049 1226 0.8271
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

251 University of Illinois Chicago 38200 50600 0.2451 22,495 1252 0.7735
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

252 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#252

#252 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 %

252 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4816 1,589 1106 0.8956
#252

#252 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 %

254 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

255 Maranatha Baptist University 39500 41800 0.0546 735 1156 0.719
#255

#255 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 %

256 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#256

#256 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 %

257 University of Maine 39900 45200 0.1173 9,601 1205 0.9664
#257

#257 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 %

258 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40300 44100 0.0862 13,432 1225 0.8701
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

259 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

260 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

260 Bethel University 40500 45800 0.1154 2,755 1214 0.878
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

262 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#262

#262 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 %

262 Washington State University 40600 56300 0.28 21,455 1125 0.8664
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

264 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#264

#264 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 %

265 Western Washington University 41800 51500 0.1885 13,752 1272 0.9325
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

266 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

267 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1643 1,944 1075 0.7575
#267

#267 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 %

268 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

269 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1040 0.759
#269

#269 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 %

270 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,133 1463 0.4479
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

271 California Institute of the Arts 43100 84900 0.4925 868 0 0.3234
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

271 Shenandoah University 43100 56600 0.2385 2,641 1124 0.7695
#271

#271 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 %

273 University of Puget Sound 43400 87300 0.5031 1,594 1292 0.7225
#273

#273 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 %

274 The New England Conservatory of Music 43600 66200 0.3412 421 837 0.411
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

275 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#275

#275 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 %

276 Berklee College of Music 44200 80400 0.4502 7,549 0 0.4353
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

277 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#277

#277 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 %

278 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3586 5,371 1274 0.8356
#278

#278 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 %

278 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

280 Wagner College 46900 73400 0.361 1,666 1240 0.88
#280

#280 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 %

281 Biola University 47100 71200 0.3386 3,481 1268 0.7435
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

282 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#282

#282 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 %

283 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

284 Mercer University 48900 63700 0.2324 4,690 1273 0.6889
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

285 University of Kentucky 49000 58000 0.1555 25,534 1193 0.9294
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

286 The University of Texas at Austin 49700 59400 0.1633 43,165 1356 0.2664
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

287 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#287

#287 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 %

288 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 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 George Mason University 53500 61000 0.123 28,334 1268 0.8748
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

290 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

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 56300 68900 0.183 6,452 1215 0.6635
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

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 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

295 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#295

#295 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 %

296 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

297 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#297

#297 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 %

298 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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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