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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

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

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Considering a degree in Music Performance?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Music Performance majors who live in Ohio.
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 Ohio.
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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,504 1205 0.9135
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,354 1554 0.0611
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 California State University-Los Angeles 5300 69100 0.9237 22,077 965 0.9124
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

4 University of Michigan-Flint 6200 43600 0.858 5,534 1079 0.6734
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

5 Sinclair Community College 6300 11300 0.4445 19,415 0 0
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$11,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,415

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

6 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7000 41500 0.8321 38,572 1455 0.3659
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

7 Northwestern University 7900 94200 0.916 9,060 1533 0.0769
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

8 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

9 Rhode Island College 9200 63300 0.8546 5,695 995 0.8557
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

10 Carnegie Mellon University 9400 90900 0.8962 7,728 1528 0.1107
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

11 Portland State University 10100 43300 0.7673 14,932 1174 0.8586
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

11 University of Nevada-Reno 10100 45800 0.7802 20,204 1109 0.8313
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

13 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8901 6,096 1448 0.4191
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

14 East Central University 10700 43600 0.7546 2,976 1045 0.6181
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

15 Southern Utah University 11000 51400 0.7859 13,176 1140 0.9998
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

16 California State University-Stanislaus 11200 31200 0.6416 8,494 950 0.9558
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

17 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,506 1340 0.8515
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

18 California State University-Fresno 11600 19600 0.4071 21,954 995 0.9526
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

19 University of Illinois Chicago 11700 30200 0.6129 24,260 1174 0.7576
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

20 California State University-Channel Islands 12000 29100 0.5886 5,118 975 0.9481
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

21 St Olaf College 12100 79500 0.8477 3,114 1374 0.4338
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

21 University of West Florida 12100 22200 0.4545 9,971 1120 0.5822
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

23 Boston University 12600 93200 0.8647 18,289 1475 0.1283
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

24 Albion College 12700 78100 0.8377 1,168 1065 0.7437
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

25 Texas A&M University-Commerce 12800 30000 0.5734 9,666 1040 0.7498
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

26 Idaho State University 13000 39100 0.6682 10,834 0 0.8396
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

26 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 40500 0.6789 29,727 990 0.9229
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

28 University of Southern Maine 13100 23000 0.43 5,549 1139 0.8241
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

29 University of North Florida 13400 28100 0.5233 14,837 1124 0.6815
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

29 William Jewell College 13400 57500 0.7674 838 1080 0.4105
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

31 Northeastern State University 13500 28600 0.5288 5,145 1035 0.9974
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

31 Trinity University 13500 67000 0.7982 2,423 1408 0.2488
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

31 University of Delaware 13500 34500 0.6095 19,287 1302 0.6924
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

31 University of Houston 13500 21800 0.3806 40,366 1224 0.7577
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

31 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13500 40800 0.6693 6,761 1105 0.8475
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

36 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7781 39,193 1418 0.4081
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

37 Appalachian State University 14000 25500 0.4512 19,732 1174 0.9388
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

37 Youngstown State University 14000 28300 0.5045 9,687 1120 0.9145
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

39 San Francisco State University 14200 47700 0.7025 19,444 1035 0.9644
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14200 31000 0.5426 13,432 1225 0.8701
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 14300 33900 0.5776 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

41 Valdosta State University 14300 29700 0.5182 7,199 1005 0.7769
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

43 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 38200 0.6223 7,501 1055 0.9467
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

44 California State University-San Bernardino 14500 32700 0.5564 15,948 1020 0.943
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

44 Western Michigan University 14500 28900 0.4988 13,714 1089 0.9121
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

46 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,238 1099 0.9104
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

47 Colorado Mesa University 15000 66200 0.773 9,459 1050 0.8314
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

47 Urshan University 15000 27200 0.4492 474 990 0.8378
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

49 Ball State University 15100 22400 0.3261 15,950 1185 0.8625
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

49 Florida Gulf Coast University 15100 40000 0.6225 14,434 1125 0.6344
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

51 Pittsburg State University 15300 23900 0.3593 4,561 1055 0.5487
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

52 Columbus State Community College 15800 27600 0.4272 28,081 0 0
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,081

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

53 Alcorn State University 16100 22200 0.2742 2,469 905 0.3675
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

53 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16100 26900 0.4022 9,847 1090 0.9309
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

53 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 16100 63100 0.7444 946 1241 0.2997
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

56 William Carey University 16200 34700 0.5338 3,052 1120 0.6029
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

57 Keene State College 16300 51400 0.6837 2,640 1064 0.8982
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

57 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,534 1399 0.0941
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

59 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16500 64800 0.7456 22,007 1427 0.1672
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

60 McNeese State University 16600 27800 0.4032 5,668 1060 0.7827
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

60 Southeastern Louisiana University 16600 52300 0.6826 14,294 1125 0.915
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

60 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16600 27800 0.4033 11,756 1124 0.8727
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

63 University of Miami 16700 96300 0.8267 13,241 1408 0.1761
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

64 Wright State University-Main Campus 17000 26600 0.3617 7,747 1073 0.9617
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

65 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#65

#65 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 %

66 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49300 0.6493 1,750 1060 0.8241
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

67 Virginia State University 17600 34900 0.4951 5,124 955 0.8863
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

68 Augusta University 17700 62500 0.7171 6,102 1065 0.6276
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

69 Carson-Newman University 17900 51900 0.6553 1,912 1075 0.6381
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

69 University of Arkansas 17900 28400 0.3691 29,252 1179 0.7388
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

69 Xavier University of Louisiana 17900 64700 0.7231 2,579 1080 0.6745
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

72 Alma College 18000 64700 0.7217 1,198 1040 0.6569
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

73 Kennesaw State University 18100 27400 0.3391 46,069 1119 0.7944
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

74 Georgia State University 18200 26000 0.3002 26,785 1089 0.5722
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

75 San Jose State University 18300 41100 0.5542 29,890 1135 0.8039
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

75 The University of Texas at Austin 18300 28200 0.3514 44,314 1356 0.2222
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

77 Central State University 18400 22700 0.1902 2,151 881 0.8451
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

77 Columbus State University 18400 23200 0.2071 6,147 970 0.9907
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

77 Missouri Southern State University 18400 26700 0.3109 3,917 1109 0.9656
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

80 Heidelberg University 18500 48300 0.6178 1,002 1025 0.82
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

81 University of Central Oklahoma 18600 31100 0.4024 10,777 1075 0.7812
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

82 University of Mary 18800 32600 0.423 2,821 1175 0.753
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

82 Wake Forest University 18800 93800 0.7992 5,595 1463 0.2076
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

84 Ashland University 19100 56200 0.66 2,977 1125 0.764
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

84 Louisiana Christian University 19100 26000 0.2656 769 1065 0.7719
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

86 California State University-Fullerton 19200 32900 0.4161 40,705 960 0.8811
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

87 Coe College 19300 49600 0.611 1,204 1214 0.6336
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

87 Stillman College 19300 41100 0.5304 731 865 0.6225
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

89 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

89 The College of Wooster 19400 82100 0.7635 1,515 1345 0.6438
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,100

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

91 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 19600 30700 0.3616 7,425 1074 0.9147
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

91 Oberlin College 19600 88000 0.7768 2,896 1440 0.3416
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

93 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,283 1294 0.7405
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

94 Emory & Henry University 19900 52400 0.6201 1,084 1145 0.8365
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

95 Montana State University Billings 20300 35100 0.4217 3,881 1090 1
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

96 Syracuse University 20400 83600 0.756 16,149 1374 0.4879
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

96 University of Northern Iowa 20400 24800 0.1775 7,800 1115 0.9313
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

96 University of Wyoming 20400 27900 0.2682 8,138 1163 0.9695
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

96 Washburn University 20400 34400 0.4075 5,427 1048 1
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

100 Indiana University-South Bend 20500 23900 0.1418 4,206 1050 0.8146
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

100 Western Carolina University 20500 21600 0.0509 10,268 1140 0.7076
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

102 Grove City College 20600 39700 0.4817 2,247 1248 0.667
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

103 Graceland University-Lamoni 20700 46400 0.5541 802 1030 0.8083
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

103 Washington State University 20700 35900 0.4229 21,400 1131 0.861
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

105 Millikin University 20800 45000 0.5376 1,427 1065 0.765
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

106 Calvary University 20900 35100 0.4045 177 1065 0.7174
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

106 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,685 980 1
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

106 La Sierra University 20900 51200 0.5923 1,266 1124 0.9069
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

106 University of Maryland-College Park 20900 27100 0.2287 31,875 1456 0.4503
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

110 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 17,556 1090 0.5386
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

111 Belhaven University 21100 43300 0.5121 1,614 1105 0.4975
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

111 Ohio University-Main Campus 21100 21200 0.0024 20,786 1225 0.8689
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

113 New Jersey City University 21400 40400 0.4701 3,871 1015 0.9838
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

113 Transylvania University 21400 64800 0.6697 950 1203 0.6605
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

115 Marywood University 21800 93800 0.7676 1,936 1144 0.7878
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

115 Stetson University 21800 81100 0.7315 2,414 1089 0.7167
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

117 Bob Jones University 21900 42700 0.4855 2,312 1149 1
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

117 Southern University and A & M College 21900 41300 0.4696 6,713 930 0.3512
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

117 University of the Pacific 21900 73600 0.7026 3,097 1313 0.6905
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

120 The College of Saint Scholastica 22000 60400 0.6361 1,810 1110 0.9298
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

121 Viterbo University 22100 56700 0.6109 1,178 1160 0.9756
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

122 Florida State University 22300 32600 0.3161 34,271 1369 0.2383
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

123 California State University-Northridge 22400 36500 0.3858 32,846 1005 0.9176
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

124 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

125 Houghton University 22600 60900 0.6285 958 1277 0.89
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

125 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 55800 0.5958 1,592 1109 0.8415
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

125 Oklahoma City University 22600 74100 0.6952 1,546 1159 0.7103
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

128 Christopher Newport University 22700 50800 0.5527 4,369 1189 0.8604
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

128 Otterbein University 22700 79200 0.7139 2,292 1126 0.8388
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

130 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

130 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 22800 30200 0.245 7,753 1140 0.9245
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

132 Illinois State University 23000 36400 0.3696 19,513 1115 0.8555
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

133 Augsburg University 23100 56200 0.5893 2,706 1065 0.95
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

134 Piedmont University 23500 47400 0.5045 1,154 1080 0.9054
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

135 Lawrence University 23600 74400 0.6828 1,322 1293 0.6663
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

136 Huntingdon College 23700 65000 0.6353 943 1130 0.692
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

137 Clarke University 23900 57100 0.5816 815 1039 0.7183
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

137 Northern Arizona University 23900 47300 0.4959 22,203 1129 0.8961
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

137 University of North Texas 23900 37400 0.3607 34,414 1094 0.7089
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

140 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

141 Wheaton College 24100 68000 0.6453 2,181 1357 0.8491
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

142 Campbellsville University 24200 45100 0.4631 6,848 1075 0.7974
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

143 Oral Roberts University 24400 52700 0.5371 5,017 1139 0.989
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

144 Judson University 24800 51000 0.5145 697 1010 0.8905
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

145 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24900 36900 0.3255 15,273 1115 0.8089
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

145 University of South Florida 24900 36500 0.3175 39,093 1255 0.4071
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

147 California State University-Sacramento 25000 29700 0.1581 28,619 1015 0.9357
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

147 University at Buffalo 25000 34000 0.2647 21,192 1309 0.8059
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

149 Messiah University 25100 54700 0.5412 2,722 1266 0.8107
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

149 Tiffin University 25100 47500 0.4712 2,842 985 0.8007
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

151 Lebanon Valley College 25300 72200 0.6499 1,834 1260 0.808
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

152 Webster University 25400 66600 0.6188 1,898 1120 0.8618
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

153 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25500 62800 0.5938 13,039 1020 0.894
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

154 Binghamton University 25700 32700 0.2159 14,559 1404 0.3731
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

155 Shorter University 25800 36500 0.2925 1,203 1110 0.9646
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

156 Concordia College at Moorhead 25900 50500 0.4865 1,864 1160 0.6265
#156

#156 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 %

156 Simpson College 25900 67100 0.6144 1,235 1430 0.8622
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

158 Cairn University-Langhorne 26100 59100 0.5588 736 1080 0.9219
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

158 Henderson State University 26100 30600 0.1469 1,461 1075 0.8192
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

158 University of Akron Main Campus 26100 28100 0.0705 11,691 1074 0.7722
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

161 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 26300 70000 0.6242 1,793 1174 0.5589
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

161 Northern Illinois University 26300 32100 0.1824 12,118 1070 0.7164
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

163 Tuskegee University 26600 45600 0.4167 2,660 1090 0.4868
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

164 Wingate University 26800 67100 0.6016 2,673 1100 0.9113
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

165 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#165

#165 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 %

165 Oakland University 26900 39600 0.3208 12,770 1039 0.8897
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

167 Capital University 27100 63100 0.5699 1,642 1045 0.6501
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

167 Lenoir-Rhyne University 27100 63100 0.5701 1,495 1075 0.8761
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

167 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 32000 0.153 8,706 1230 0.8906
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

170 San Diego State University 27200 37100 0.2671 36,196 1208 0.3741
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

170 University of South Dakota 27200 30600 0.1111 7,515 1120 0.9884
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

170 Weber State University 27200 31600 0.1394 31,672 1075 1
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

173 Meredith College 27300 67400 0.5948 1,212 1239 0.7506
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

173 Roberts Wesleyan University 27300 82000 0.6673 1,320 1230 0.6744
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

175 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

176 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5616 2,682 1264 0.6442
#176

#176 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 %

177 Cornell College 28000 74800 0.6252 1,094 1243 0.799
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

178 Boise State University 28100 50100 0.439 25,308 1025 0.8389
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

178 Methodist University 28100 87900 0.68 1,467 1185 0.7516
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

180 Baptist University of Florida 28500 33900 0.1593 521 1050 0.641
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

180 Missouri State University-Springfield 28500 41900 0.3195 21,138 1134 0.9039
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

182 Southern Methodist University 28600 97000 0.7051 7,545 1427 0.4764
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$97,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

183 Oregon State University 28800 36700 0.216 31,253 1272 0.773
#183

#183 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 %

183 West Virginia State University 28800 32300 0.1084 3,110 925 0.9596
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

185 New York University 28900 92100 0.6862 29,471 1520 0.0906
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

186 Wartburg College 29000 46900 0.3816 1,464 1174 0.7584
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

187 Jacksonville University 29100 102400 0.7158 2,916 1210 0.5748
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

188 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29300 33000 0.112 7,088 1100 0.7448
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

188 Utah Tech University 29300 35200 0.1677 12,993 1065 1
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

188 William Penn University 29300 48000 0.3892 1,366 1035 0.7311
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

191 Western Illinois University 29400 31800 0.0754 4,525 1000 0.7118
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

192 Long Island University 29500 60500 0.5127 12,072 1229 0.8616
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

193 University of Southern California 29700 98300 0.698 20,768 1499 0.1119
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

194 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 111900 0.7338 160 0 0.4731
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$111,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

195 North Central University 30000 48600 0.383 759 1075 0.9898
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

196 Bard College 30200 97600 0.6903 2,037 1366 0.5212
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

197 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30400 54600 0.4432 3,120 1193 0.3992
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

198 Baldwin Wallace University 30600 64800 0.5279 2,532 1210 0.7739
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

198 University of Maine 30600 43100 0.2901 9,182 1195 0.9562
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

198 University of Toledo 30600 42000 0.2715 10,726 1134 0.8889
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

201 California State University-Long Beach 30700 38800 0.2087 36,056 1135 0.4543
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

202 Southern Adventist University 30800 49000 0.3712 2,946 1142 0.7163
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$49,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

203 University of North Dakota 30900 33700 0.0858 11,837 1189 0.8157
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

204 Texas State University 31100 36300 0.1445 39,353 1080 0.9118
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

204 Warner University 31100 41000 0.2414 803 931 0.4281
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

206 Gordon College 31200 54200 0.4243 1,221 1226 0.9001
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

207 Shepherd University 31600 38600 0.1814 3,032 1025 0.9678
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

207 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31600 39200 0.1926 10,594 1193 0.6493
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

209 Southern Nazarene University 31900 48400 0.3407 1,473 1055 1
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

210 Bushnell University 32100 50900 0.3685 570 1110 0.9736
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

210 Gettysburg College 32100 86500 0.629 2,104 1369 0.389
#210

#210 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 %

210 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32100 54400 0.4099 35,248 1289 0.6939
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

210 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 32100 51900 0.3814 2,775 1105 0.9747
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

214 Anderson University 32200 54700 0.4116 3,724 1209 0.5491
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

214 Elon University 32200 69900 0.5397 6,191 1283 0.6326
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

216 Ithaca College 32400 76000 0.574 4,205 1328 0.7015
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

217 University of Valley Forge 32500 72200 0.5495 503 1095 0.5468
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

218 DePauw University 32600 70300 0.5364 1,858 1293 0.5602
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

219 Roosevelt University 32700 47600 0.3132 2,868 1049 0.9716
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

220 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 59900 0.4511 11,087 1326 0.7397
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

221 Belmont University 33200 72300 0.5399 7,174 1273 0.9367
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

221 Seton Hill University 33200 63700 0.4789 1,502 1134 0.7953
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

221 Wichita State University 33200 42200 0.2134 14,906 1065 0.7224
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

224 Adrian College 33400 70200 0.5242 1,675 1045 0.7257
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

224 Harding University 33400 47800 0.3012 3,536 1184 0.7052
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

226 Baylor University 33500 70400 0.5244 14,183 1302 0.5222
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

226 Drake University 33500 68500 0.5106 2,504 1226 0.6494
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

228 University of Idaho 33800 48700 0.3062 9,656 1104 0.7476
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

229 University of Indianapolis 33900 60700 0.4414 3,394 1080 0.728
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

230 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

231 Lee University 34200 39100 0.1253 3,425 1154 0.7138
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

232 Friends University 34400 58000 0.4065 1,084 1020 0.5174
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

233 Trevecca Nazarene University 34500 50900 0.3223 1,961 1099 0.7512
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

234 California Baptist University 34700 69800 0.5026 8,707 1024 0.8139
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

235 Westminster College 34900 59000 0.4087 1,110 1145 0.9167
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

236 University of Puget Sound 35500 90400 0.6074 1,626 1311 0.7241
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

237 Cedarville University 35600 57000 0.3754 5,794 1232 0.6529
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

238 Temple University 35700 57200 0.3756 21,031 1172 0.8622
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

239 Texas Tech University 36000 42100 0.1448 34,021 1195 0.6906
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

240 Converse University 36100 51300 0.2962 1,182 1129 0.6787
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

241 Western Kentucky University 36200 43300 0.1639 13,732 1090 0.9145
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

242 Shenandoah University 36500 57900 0.3694 2,723 1154 0.7785
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

243 Newberry College 36700 51100 0.2818 1,481 1010 0.9061
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

244 Andrews University 37200 76700 0.5148 1,384 1143 0.8185
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

245 Xavier University 37500 67500 0.4445 3,744 1286 0.848
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

246 Union Adventist University 37600 51200 0.2648 625 1075 1
#246

#246 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 %

247 University of Central Arkansas 37900 40200 0.0595 8,238 1110 0.9157
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

248 University of St Thomas 38000 74800 0.492 6,270 1299 0.8548
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

249 Washington Adventist University 38200 45600 0.1621 513 995 0.4618
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

250 Nazareth University 38600 67200 0.4257 1,862 1275 0.7409
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

251 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38800 38800 0 14,865 1175 0.9113
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

252 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

253 Cumberland University 39100 47500 0.1769 2,745 1055 0.6733
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

253 University of Denver 39100 84100 0.5352 5,766 1292 0.8538
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

255 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39500 40300 0.0198 26,213 1209 0.7778
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

255 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39500 42800 0.0772 14,657 1190 0.7583
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

257 Elmhurst University 40100 69600 0.4236 3,170 1133 0.7501
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

258 University of Redlands 41200 90700 0.5459 1,941 1233 0.8272
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

259 Butler University 41400 68400 0.395 4,418 1269 0.8209
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

260 Susquehanna University 41900 85600 0.5104 2,220 1199 0.7908
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

261 Bethel University 42100 47500 0.1137 2,883 1214 0.8868
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

261 University of Central Florida 42100 42100 0 60,083 1289 0.428
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

263 Rochester Christian University 43000 45400 0.0527 1,162 970 0.9764
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

264 Arkansas State University 43100 44600 0.0336 11,189 1080 0.7818
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

264 Furman University 43100 84700 0.4914 2,304 1372 0.4869
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

266 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5098 35,358 1448 0.1642
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

267 Virginia Commonwealth University 43400 53400 0.1874 21,469 1167 0.9061
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

268 James Madison University 43600 45000 0.0311 21,358 1259 0.6879
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

269 California Institute of the Arts 43900 119100 0.6314 870 0 0.3234
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$119,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

270 Maranatha Baptist University 44000 46400 0.0516 698 1180 0.8908
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

271 Berklee College of Music 44100 115400 0.6176 7,274 0 0.5509
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$115,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

272 Texas Christian University 44200 87400 0.4944 11,152 1268 0.4809
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

273 The New England Conservatory of Music 44400 122200 0.6364 421 837 0.43
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

274 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 44600 56600 0.2119 12,122 1283 0.8296
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

275 Western Washington University 44700 52400 0.147 13,609 1199 0.9371
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

276 Duquesne University 45100 70500 0.3602 5,382 1252 0.8639
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

277 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 45500 53300 0.1462 34,447 1273 0.8804
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

278 The University of Tampa 45700 58500 0.2187 10,710 1250 0.4363
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

279 Michigan State University 46200 56200 0.1779 41,415 1212 0.8324
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

280 Wagner College 46800 73400 0.3626 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

282 The University of Texas at Arlington 47300 57200 0.1731 32,545 1129 0.799
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

283 Biola University 47900 74600 0.3579 3,553 1281 0.7817
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

284 University of Georgia 48400 52300 0.0746 32,824 1348 0.3425
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

285 University of Arizona 48600 48600 0 43,294 1186 0.8351
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

285 University of Kentucky 48600 59900 0.1888 25,535 1193 0.9294
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

287 Lipscomb University 48800 69900 0.3023 3,327 1214 0.6774
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

288 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

289 Ohio State University-Main Campus 49800 64700 0.2304 46,627 1366 0.492
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

289 Sacred Heart University 49800 67500 0.2622 7,291 1265 0.6363
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

291 Chapman University 50100 94000 0.4672 7,630 1336 0.7206
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

292 Northwest Nazarene University 50200 87600 0.4268 1,043 1145 0.7159
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

293 Lynn University 51700 71600 0.2779 3,020 1135 0.7425
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

294 Miami University-Oxford 53600 57500 0.0679 16,405 1284 0.74
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

295 Emerson College 54900 82600 0.3352 3,908 1359 0.5131
#295

#295 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 %

296 University of Colorado Boulder 55400 70900 0.2187 32,244 1351 0.7809
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

297 Dallas Baptist University 55800 84300 0.3381 2,938 1073 0.9131
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

298 George Mason University 56000 61400 0.088 28,862 1271 0.8647
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

299 The New School 56300 94500 0.4043 7,171 1268 0.2393
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

23.9 %

300 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58300 63700 0.0848 42,604 1336 0.6056
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

301 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62300 0.0578 8,513 1160 0.9261
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

302 Indiana University-Bloomington 60600 63000 0.038 38,463 1324 0.7589
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

302 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

304 Southwestern University 63500 63500 0 1,431 1262 0.4348
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

305 University of Oregon 68900 71300 0.0336 20,710 1193 0.8742
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

306 Gonzaga University 70800 77700 0.0888 4,976 1328 0.7962
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

307 University of California-Irvine 72000 75200 0.0426 30,260 1333 0.2895
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

308 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

309 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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