Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges in the state of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Music Performance
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Curtis Institute of Music 3900 37300 0.8956 106 0 0.0695
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 4600 88600 0.948 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5100 39100 0.8705 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Boston University 6200 88800 0.9306 18,805 1475 0.1111
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

5 Carnegie Mellon University 7200 86800 0.9174 7,824 1528 0.1166
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$86,800

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

6 CUNY Brooklyn College 7900 31800 0.7526 11,562 1110 0.5836
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

7 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

8 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10000 28800 0.6536 902 1245 0.3308
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

9 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,206

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

10 Brigham Young University 11000 29000 0.6203 32,221 1374 0.6919
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

11 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

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

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

14 New York University 12200 91800 0.8669 29,060 1520 0.0923
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

15 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12300 29900 0.5885 12,498 1010 0.8896
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

16 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 12900 27100 0.5232 28,674 980 0.9401
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

16 William Jewell College 12900 46900 0.7252 969 1110 0.3836
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

18 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

19 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

19 Truman State University 13200 32100 0.5895 3,265 1302 0.8377
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

21 University of Alaska Fairbanks 13300 30200 0.5588 5,912 1149 0.6212
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

22 Florida Gulf Coast University 13600 22500 0.3961 14,243 1125 0.7675
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

22 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5825 19,119 1303 0.6356
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

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

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$32,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

39,083

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

25 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1205 0.8851
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

25 University of South Florida 13800 17100 0.1928 38,525 1239 0.4319
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

25 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

14,280

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

28 University of North Florida 14000 22400 0.3755 13,735 1150 0.5324
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

29 East Central University 14200 18500 0.2327 2,644 1055 0.5815
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

30 University of Idaho 14400 26400 0.4542 9,574 1119 0.7553
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14500 29300 0.5069 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,491

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

33 Calvary University 14600 25400 0.425 198 1019 0.7091
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

33 Trinity University 14600 64800 0.7748 2,518 1402 0.2592
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14600 23600 0.3811 7,557 1140 0.9037
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

36 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

514

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

37 University of Louisiana at Monroe 14800 29300 0.4945 6,550 1140 0.7456
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

38 University of California-Irvine 15200 35300 0.5701 30,204 1333 0.2878
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

39 Central Michigan University 15300 40600 0.6233 10,219 1095 0.8982
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

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

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

41 University of Southern Maine 15400 23000 0.3301 5,525 1129 0.7931
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

42 James Madison University 15600 28600 0.4538 21,112 1260 0.7151
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

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

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

44 Alcorn State University 16000 24400 0.3446 2,532 925 0.4533
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

45 Washburn University 16100 25200 0.3607 5,331 1015 1
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

46 Oakland University 16200 28000 0.422 12,587 1050 0.8784
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

46 University of Arizona 16200 30900 0.4765 45,025 1212 0.8614
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

48 SUNY College at Potsdam 16400 27700 0.4073 1,831 1060 0.777
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

49 Millikin University 16500 45000 0.6331 1,496 1020 0.6668
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,496

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

49 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16500 22300 0.2598 24,868 1214 0.796
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

51 SUNY at Fredonia 16600 27800 0.4034 2,876 1193 0.792
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

52 Missouri State University-Springfield 16700 25700 0.3502 20,584 1134 0.9053
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

52 Northwestern University 16700 89500 0.8138 8,846 1513 0.0722
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

52 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16700 64800 0.7423 21,075 1420 0.1534
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

21,075

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

55 Augusta University 16800 30700 0.4528 5,684 1125 0.8931
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

55 University of Southern California 16800 76000 0.7789 21,023 1485 0.1002
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

57 Avila University 17000 67600 0.7491 1,335 985 0.878
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

57 Columbus State University 17000 23200 0.2675 6,033 1020 0.9918
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

57 Weber State University 17000 22100 0.2309 31,672 1075 1
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

60 Central Washington University 17200 22700 0.242 10,033 1060 0.9061
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

60 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

194

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.5 %

62 Central State University 17400 23700 0.2662 2,676 885 0.9861
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

63 Shepherd University 17600 22700 0.2246 2,906 1075 0.9565
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Sheperdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

64 University of Mary 17800 32600 0.4525 2,650 1189 0.7825
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

64 University of Rochester 17800 93100 0.809 6,580 1469 0.4008
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

66 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17900 28900 0.3805 7,353 1085 0.9077
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

66 University of Arkansas 17900 27700 0.3531 28,859 1179 0.7431
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

68 Grove City College 18500 37200 0.5021 2,341 1256 0.7232
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

68 Simpson College 18500 59400 0.6887 1,140 1430 0.8888
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

70 Campbellsville University 18700 41800 0.5526 6,411 1055 0.7235
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

70 Welch College 18700 43000 0.5653 358 1069 0.5791
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

72 Eastern Michigan University 18800 36100 0.4792 10,470 1055 0.7964
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

72 Indiana University-Bloomington 18800 30900 0.3927 38,093 1302 0.7821
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

74 Missouri Southern State University 18900 24800 0.2375 3,881 1074 0.9706
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

75 Bard College 19000 90300 0.7893 2,037 1379 0.5212
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

75 McNeese State University 19000 29200 0.3497 5,560 1110 0.6755
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

77 Wright State University-Main Campus 19100 27000 0.293 7,505 1059 0.9633
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

78 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

79 Youngstown State University 19400 29300 0.3375 8,436 1065 0.8066
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

80 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2717 14,151 1090 0.9387
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

81 California State University-Los Angeles 19600 39400 0.5031 19,354 965 0.9125
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

81 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.305 18,895 1134 0.7371
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

83 Lee University 20100 37100 0.4577 3,271 1154 0.7052
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

83 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20100 38800 0.4812 36,588 1367 0.6535
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

83 The University of Texas at Austin 20100 26900 0.2527 43,165 1335 0.2664
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

86 Carson-Newman University 20200 51700 0.6092 1,606 1110 0.9045
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

86 Western Michigan University 20200 26500 0.238 13,860 1104 0.846
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

88 Piedmont University 20300 47200 0.5699 1,159 1130 0.9328
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

88 Rhode Island College 20300 27900 0.2724 5,157 995 0.9182
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

88 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20300 40500 0.4994 1,413 1045 0.8423
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

91 Xavier University of Louisiana 20400 46000 0.5565 2,688 1075 0.6904
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

92 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20500 49400 0.5845 2,079 1135 0.8221
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

92 Oberlin College 20500 90000 0.7725 2,950 1430 0.3298
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

94 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 20700 33400 0.3819 8,012 1139 1
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,012

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

94 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6414 1,083 1205 0.9278
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

94 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6028 1,287 1180 0.7243
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,287

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

97 San Diego State University 20800 28100 0.2599 34,637 1208 0.3598
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

98 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,583 980 0.9924
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

98 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 20900 25300 0.174 6,853 1090 0.7147
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

98 Wayland Baptist University 20900 37300 0.4401 2,087 925 0.5596
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

101 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

101 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

103 University of Miami 21100 70800 0.7023 13,250 1406 0.189
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

104 Olivet Nazarene University 21300 88800 0.7603 2,704 1104 0.5586
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

105 Northern Arizona University 21400 32000 0.3303 22,991 1145 0.8961
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

106 Blackburn College 21800 43200 0.4949 389 1020 0.8014
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

389

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

107 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 21900 34400 0.3633 14,783 1124 0.8096
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

107 Southern University and A & M College 21900 27100 0.1921 6,571 960 0.4987
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

109 Stetson University 22300 79100 0.7184 2,349 1114 0.716
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

109 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

111 Ball State University 22400 22400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

111 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22400 52800 0.5763 1,778 1115 0.9519
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

113 Florida State University 22600 25000 0.0962 32,711 1360 0.2422
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

114 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$77,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

918

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

26.0 %

114 The College of Saint Scholastica 22700 60400 0.6245 1,755 1180 0.9389
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

116 Baptist University of Florida 22800 26900 0.1553 521 1050 0.641
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

117 Alma College 22900 70500 0.6756 1,159 1085 0.57
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

118 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1219 0.64
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

119 Henderson State University 23200 35900 0.3542 1,493 1075 0.8192
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

119 Ouachita Baptist University 23200 52200 0.5561 1,729 1209 0.6752
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

121 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4371 2,477 1149 0.8729
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,477

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

122 Bethel University 23400 49200 0.524 1,107 1029 0.9868
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

122 University of Minnesota Duluth 23400 29800 0.214 8,426 1235 0.8876
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

124 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

125 Lawrence University 23600 71900 0.6714 1,417 1293 0.6394
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

126 Ohio University-Main Campus 23800 24500 0.0285 19,888 1209 0.8517
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

126 University of South Dakota 23800 26000 0.084 7,619 1120 0.9878
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

128 Oral Roberts University 24000 55600 0.5684 5,017 1139 0.989
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

129 University at Buffalo 24100 34000 0.2912 20,360 1303 0.7418
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

129 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 37100 0.3508 23,920 1390 0.5973
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

129 Visible Music College 24100 42900 0.4382 168 0 0.2868
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

132 Judson University 24200 49100 0.5073 793 1049 0.624
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

793

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

132 University of Mobile 24200 44500 0.4558 1,688 1180 0.7251
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

134 Meredith College 24400 65900 0.6297 1,206 1237 0.7418
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

134 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24400 37400 0.3473 7,595 1075 0.9226
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

136 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

136 Westminster College 24500 56900 0.57 1,136 1190 0.9256
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

138 Heidelberg University 24700 48600 0.4918 933 1100 0.6773
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

138 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27200 0.0917 16,816 1299 0.754
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

138 Old Dominion University 24700 32100 0.2307 17,746 1205 0.9036
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

141 Roberts Wesleyan University 24800 60000 0.5868 1,045 1166 0.7058
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

142 Friends University 24900 59300 0.5801 1,549 1030 0.6046
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

142 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

144 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25000 36600 0.3173 65,450 1203 0.8989
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

144 University of Akron Main Campus 25000 25000 0 11,160 1069 0.5967
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

146 Concordia College at Moorhead 25100 48500 0.482 1,799 1180 0.6306
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,799

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

63.1 %

147 Houghton University 25200 35500 0.29 939 1277 0.8866
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

939

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

148 California State University-Fullerton 25500 41400 0.3837 38,597 0 0.9052
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

148 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

150 Lebanon Valley College 25700 71500 0.6411 1,720 1225 0.8377
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

150 Texas A&M University-Commerce 25700 37400 0.3132 9,666 1040 0.7498
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

152 Hope College 25800 60100 0.5705 3,395 1245 0.7924
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

152 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1223 0.848
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

154 Bethel University 25900 35300 0.2667 2,719 1171 0.9717
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

154 Lakeland University 25900 56500 0.5415 2,318 1000 0.914
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,318

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

154 Otterbein University 25900 66300 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

157 California State University-Northridge 26000 36600 0.2891 32,499 1005 0.9219
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

158 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

865

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

158 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

160 Ferrum College 26500 44700 0.4069 747 1035 1
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

161 Marywood University 26600 52600 0.4946 1,834 1160 0.6058
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

162 Wingate University 26800 65000 0.5876 2,673 1100 0.9113
#162

#162 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 %

163 California State University-San Bernardino 26900 38000 0.2918 14,993 920 0.9318
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

163 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#163

#163 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 Kennesaw State University 27000 27000 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

166 Indiana State University 27100 30900 0.1231 6,224 1140 0.8077
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

166 University of North Georgia 27100 35500 0.2365 18,329 1100 0.6794
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

168 Capital University 27300 68600 0.6021 1,609 1084 0.7022
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

168 Methodist University 27300 51900 0.4743 1,436 1175 0.752
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,436

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

170 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27400 53300 0.4858 2,803 1105 0.9576
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

171 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,238

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

171 Southern Utah University 27500 35600 0.2272 13,126 1140 0.8179
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

171 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

174 Saint Xavier University 27700 52000 0.4672 3,039 1125 0.8575
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

174 University of Valley Forge 27700 50000 0.4457 517 1059 0.612
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

176 University of North Texas 27800 37400 0.2568 34,458 1114 0.7223
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

176 University of Tulsa 27800 62700 0.5569 2,852 1328 0.615
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

176 Utah Tech University 27800 35200 0.2103 13,006 1045 1
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

179 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

179 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2263 7,716 1115 0.8713
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

181 California State University-Long Beach 28100 38400 0.2686 35,843 1135 0.4628
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

182 Lipscomb University 28500 57600 0.5041 3,327 1214 0.6774
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

183 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2145 31,253 1272 0.773
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

183 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 28900 42000 0.3112 42,604 1336 0.6056
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

183 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

186 Cornerstone University 29100 40800 0.2865 1,444 1124 0.7316
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

187 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

187 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3771 1,454 1105 0.9941
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

189 Gettysburg College 29300 86500 0.6612 2,104 1337 0.389
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

190 West Virginia State University 29400 31600 0.0696 3,322 975 0.9637
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,322

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

191 Temple University 29500 36300 0.1875 21,428 1245 0.8045
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

192 Southern Methodist University 29800 81700 0.6355 7,285 1423 0.6335
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

193 Trevecca Nazarene University 29900 46100 0.3509 1,903 1085 0.6944
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

194 Southwestern University 30000 76900 0.6103 1,440 1240 0.4305
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

195 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.5538 7,167 1273 0.9528
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

195 Salem College 30200 55300 0.4528 464 1080 0.789
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

464

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

195 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 30200 52900 0.4293 37,140 1442 0.4237
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

198 Keene State College 30300 40700 0.2569 2,744 1020 0.9033
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

199 Jacksonville University 30400 66200 0.5411 2,946 1195 0.5696
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

200 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4425 1,409 1110 0.6327
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

200 San Jose State University 30500 41000 0.2559 28,008 0 0.8461
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

202 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30600 54600 0.4394 3,163 1165 0.9347
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

202 University of Redlands 30600 81400 0.6239 2,045 1226 0.8271
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

202 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30600 52800 0.4203 938 1090 0.951
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

205 Georgia State University 30800 44400 0.306 27,438 1089 0.5543
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

205 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2665 11,013 1159 0.9202
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

207 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 50500 0.3841 846 1080 0.8817
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

207 Transylvania University 31100 64800 0.52 1,006 1277 0.8655
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

207 University of Houston 31100 35200 0.1166 39,257 1249 0.7392
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

210 San Francisco State University 31200 45200 0.3099 20,756 1035 0.9615
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

210 Southeastern Louisiana University 31200 43700 0.2861 13,206 1125 0.9387
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

212 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5045 2,626 1219 0.5909
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

212 Portland State University 31300 43000 0.2718 15,960 1176 0.9091
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

214 Kean University 31500 39600 0.2046 11,758 1035 0.7688
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

215 Adrian College 31600 67500 0.5316 1,678 1060 0.6843
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,678

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

216 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31800 51700 0.3837 10,206 1190 0.7218
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

217 Samford University 32000 65200 0.5091 4,210 1199 0.8236
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

218 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$82,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,119

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

219 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32600 39900 0.1829 9,967 1080 0.9475
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

219 Indiana University-South Bend 32600 46100 0.2927 4,083 1070 0.8384
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

221 Harding University 32800 47000 0.3018 3,523 1193 0.3942
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

221 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,209

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

223 Ohio Wesleyan University 32900 73700 0.5534 1,525 1241 0.556
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

223 University of Dayton 32900 64100 0.4867 7,737 1284 0.6566
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

223 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45200 0.2722 10,767 1326 0.7243
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

226 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33100 54600 0.3936 12,122 1283 0.8296
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

226 University of Oregon 33100 38600 0.1419 20,622 1250 0.883
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

228 University of Indianapolis 33300 59900 0.4438 3,603 1080 0.6648
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

228 Virginia State University 33300 42200 0.2111 4,829 935 0.891
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,829

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

230 Anderson University 33600 52400 0.3588 3,405 1209 0.5471
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,405

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

230 Appalachian State University 33600 35800 0.0614 19,560 1159 0.9014
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

230 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

230 Ithaca College 33600 72500 0.5365 4,268 1314 0.6901
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

234 Shenandoah University 33900 53300 0.364 2,641 1127 0.7695
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

235 Montana State University Billings 34200 34600 0.0115 3,881 1035 0.9991
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

235 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 34200 35100 0.0256 33,572 1264 0.8529
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

237 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

237 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

239 California State University-Sacramento 34400 44900 0.234 28,226 1015 0.9343
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

240 Baylor University 34600 70800 0.511 14,915 1277 0.5128
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

241 Drake University 34800 68500 0.4925 2,585 1226 0.6385
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

242 DePaul University 34900 59100 0.4093 14,188 1218 0.7589
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

243 Cedarville University 35000 55100 0.366 4,916 1247 0.6488
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

244 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

244 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 35200 42500 0.1717 14,449 1195 0.7816
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

246 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2383 1,095 1055 0.5342
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

246 Baldwin Wallace University 35800 47300 0.2431 2,862 1194 0.757
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

246 The University of Texas at Arlington 35800 42400 0.1556 31,112 1130 0.8129
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

246 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35800 43500 0.1771 13,179 1110 0.8883
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

246 University of West Florida 35800 44600 0.1974 9,661 1120 0.5687
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

251 Boise State University 35900 48800 0.2643 24,030 1025 0.8721
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

252 University of Maine 36100 45100 0.1996 591 1199 0.9684
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Machias, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

253 University of Central Arkansas 36200 38400 0.0569 8,268 1110 0.8949
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

254 Andrews University 36400 47100 0.227 1,312 1208 0.874
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

254 Biola University 36400 52900 0.3122 3,481 1268 0.7482
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

254 Mercer University 36400 60500 0.3984 4,690 1273 0.6889
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

254 University of Denver 36400 76800 0.5259 6,619 1323 0.7729
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

254 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

259 Converse University 36600 37600 0.0266 852 1140 0.6424
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

259 University of Central Florida 36600 39600 0.0758 59,649 1280 0.4471
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

261 Long Island University 37300 59600 0.3744 11,753 1222 0.8977
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

262 DePauw University 37500 70300 0.4659 1,917 1260 0.5719
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

263 University of Central Oklahoma 37700 38500 0.0208 10,454 1095 0.8176
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

264 Duquesne University 37800 70500 0.4636 5,371 1269 0.8356
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

265 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

266 Washington State University 38500 53900 0.2855 14,346 1139 0.8797
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

267 University of Wyoming 38700 43800 0.1183 8,130 1159 0.9688
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

268 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4803 1,589 1106 0.8956
#268

#268 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 %

269 Maranatha Baptist University 39600 41800 0.0523 759 1167 0.7087
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

269 SUNY at Purchase College 39600 41300 0.0411 3,283 1294 0.7405
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

271 Fresno Pacific University 40000 52200 0.2334 1,616 1075 0.5752
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

272 University of Georgia 40300 46000 0.1242 31,514 1336 0.3719
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

273 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 68600 0.4116 33,471 1399 0.0897
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

274 Bethel University 41000 46200 0.1124 2,556 1209 0.878
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

275 University of Puget Sound 41700 85800 0.5143 1,594 1292 0.7225
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

276 Berklee College of Music 41800 79400 0.4738 7,549 0 0.4353
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

277 Arkansas State University 41900 45800 0.0835 9,985 1075 0.7959
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

278 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42800 52100 0.1785 46,815 1339 0.6057
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

278 The New England Conservatory of Music 42800 66200 0.3533 412 837 0.3755
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

412

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

37.6 %

278 University of Maryland-College Park 42800 52900 0.1909 31,133 1456 0.448
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

281 Butler University 43300 64500 0.3286 4,489 1279 0.8508
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

282 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 43600 50300 0.1332 34,242 1273 0.7333
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

283 Texas Christian University 43700 81900 0.4664 11,049 1283 0.4449
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$81,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

284 Western Washington University 44800 50900 0.1197 13,752 1218 0.9325
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

285 University of the Arts 45000 86400 0.4793 1,072 1050 0.782
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

286 Illinois State University 45100 47300 0.0462 19,107 1115 0.8815
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

287 University of Illinois Chicago 46500 48000 0.0312 22,495 1252 0.7735
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

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

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

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

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

28,331

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

290 Virginia Commonwealth University 50300 52300 0.0382 21,210 1171 0.9232
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

291 Binghamton University 50600 52800 0.0414 14,669 1417 0.3861
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

292 University of Kentucky 51000 56000 0.0893 25,535 1193 0.9294
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

293 Chapman University 51300 87300 0.4125 7,713 1357 0.6543
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

293 University of Colorado Boulder 51300 56300 0.0887 32,100 1290 0.8115
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,100

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

295 Lynn University 51500 64200 0.1979 2,861 1130 0.7347
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

296 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,447

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

297 Emerson College 55800 82600 0.3245 4,171 1339 0.4749
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

298 University of California-Santa Cruz 56300 66500 0.1534 17,940 1281 0.6557
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

299 Cornish College of the Arts 59700 75100 0.2051 502 0 0.7046
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

502

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

300 The New School 65400 104000 0.3711 1,449 1268 0.8333
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$104,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,449

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

301 Elon University 65800 67300 0.0223 6,452 1244 0.6635
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

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

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

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

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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