Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges for Tennessee Residents 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 Tennessee.
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 Tennessee.
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 University of California-Los Angeles 0 68600 1 33,471 1399 0.0897
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

33,471

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

2 Curtis Institute of Music 6300 39200 0.8383 106 0 0.0695
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

106

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

7.0 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 7200 88600 0.9186 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

4 St Olaf College 9400 75600 0.8754 3,124 1378 0.4832
#4

#4 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 %

5 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 10300 25200 0.5906 902 1245 0.3308
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

902

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

33.1 %

6 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5776 7,206 1015 0.7214
#6

#6 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 %

7 Northern Arizona University 10900 25400 0.5699 22,991 1145 0.8961
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

8 Eastern Washington University 11500 30900 0.6273 6,951 1055 0.9437
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

8 Idaho State University 11500 27700 0.5846 10,406 0 0.8396
#8

#8 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 %

10 Christopher Newport University 11800 32800 0.6403 4,407 1209 0.8796
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,407

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

11 Southern Utah University 12100 21100 0.4259 13,126 1140 0.8179
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

12 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

13 Brigham Young University 12500 29000 0.5686 32,221 1374 0.6919
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

14 Stillman College 13100 30900 0.5761 779 930 0.7422
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

779

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

15 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#15

#15 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 %

15 Truman State University 13200 32100 0.5895 3,265 1302 0.8377
#15

#15 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 %

17 William Jewell College 13400 46900 0.7146 969 1110 0.3836
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

18 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 32200 0.5744 39,083 1412 0.4517
#19

#19 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 %

20 Wichita State University 13800 29800 0.5369 14,280 1094 0.7211
#20

#20 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 %

21 Western Washington University 13900 31600 0.5606 13,752 1218 0.9325
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

22 Florida Gulf Coast University 14000 20300 0.3096 14,243 1125 0.7675
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

23 East Central University 14200 18500 0.2327 2,644 1055 0.5815
#23

#23 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 %

23 University of South Florida 14200 17100 0.1695 38,525 1239 0.4319
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

25 Indiana State University 14400 25900 0.4447 6,224 1020 0.8077
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

26 Pittsburg State University 14500 25200 0.4241 4,491 1055 0.8727
#26

#26 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 %

27 Calvary University 14700 25400 0.4211 198 1019 0.7091
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

198

Est. Median SAT

1,019

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

27 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14700 25800 0.4273 9,982 1125 0.7702
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

27 University of Idaho 14700 26400 0.4429 9,574 1119 0.7553
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

27 Urshan College 14700 20700 0.2897 514 1040 0.8387
#27

#27 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 %

31 Northern Illinois University 14900 29300 0.4914 11,349 1070 0.6979
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

11,349

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14900 23600 0.3684 7,557 1140 0.9037
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,557

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

33 Western Carolina University 15400 16500 0.0666 10,112 1130 0.818
#33

#33 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 %

34 Central Michigan University 15600 40600 0.6159 10,219 1095 0.8982
#34

#34 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 %

35 Graceland University-Lamoni 15700 46400 0.6619 802 1030 0.8083
#35

#35 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 %

36 New York University 15800 91800 0.8277 29,060 1520 0.0923
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

36 Trinity University 15800 64800 0.7563 2,518 1402 0.2592
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

38 Alcorn State University 16100 24400 0.3405 2,532 925 0.4533
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

39 University of Arizona 16700 30900 0.4603 45,025 1212 0.8614
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

40 Millikin University 16800 45000 0.6264 1,496 1020 0.6668
#40

#40 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 %

40 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#40

#40 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 %

40 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7406 21,075 1420 0.1534
#40

#40 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 %

43 Utah Tech University 16900 23300 0.2751 13,006 1045 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

44 University of Georgia 17000 27100 0.3731 31,514 1336 0.3719
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

44 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 17000 22300 0.2374 24,868 1214 0.796
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

46 Cleveland Institute of Music 17200 58600 0.7068 194 0 0.3853
#46

#46 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 %

46 Weber State University 17200 22100 0.2219 31,672 1075 1
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

48 Avila University 17400 67600 0.7432 1,335 985 0.878
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

49 Carnegie Mellon University 17500 87300 0.7993 7,824 1528 0.1166
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

49 Central State University 17500 23700 0.262 2,676 885 0.9861
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,676

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

51 University of Arkansas 18200 27700 0.3419 28,859 1179 0.7431
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

52 University of Mary 18400 32600 0.4349 2,650 1189 0.7825
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,650

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

53 Campbellsville University 18900 41800 0.5478 6,411 1055 0.7235
#53

#53 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 %

53 Montana State University Billings 18900 29100 0.3506 3,881 1035 0.9991
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

55 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4706 10,470 1055 0.7964
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

55 Missouri Southern State University 19100 24800 0.2294 3,881 1074 0.9706
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

57 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

58 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.4823
#58

#58 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 %

58 McNeese State University 19300 29200 0.3395 5,560 1110 0.6755
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,560

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

58 Simpson College 19300 59400 0.6752 1,140 1430 0.8888
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,140

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

58 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2695 15,770 1075 0.7203
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

62 Welch College 19400 41300 0.5317 358 1069 0.5791
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

358

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

57.9 %

62 Wright State University-Main Campus 19400 27000 0.2819 7,505 1059 0.9633
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

64 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

65 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

66 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 20500 40500 0.4944 1,413 1045 0.8423
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,413

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

67 Lebanon Valley College 20600 71600 0.7125 1,720 1225 0.8377
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

68 Lee University 20700 37300 0.4432 3,271 1154 0.7052
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

68 Piedmont University 20700 47200 0.5614 1,159 1130 0.9328
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

68 Viterbo University 20700 52000 0.6015 1,287 1180 0.7243
#68

#68 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 %

68 Xavier University of Louisiana 20700 46000 0.5499 2,688 1075 0.6904
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

72 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,583 980 0.9924
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,583

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

72 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6395 1,083 1193 0.9278
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

72 Wayland Baptist University 20800 37300 0.4428 2,087 925 0.5596
#72

#72 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 %

75 Carson-Newman University 20900 51200 0.5923 1,606 1110 0.9045
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,606

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

75 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 20900 49400 0.5764 2,079 1135 0.8221
#75

#75 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 %

77 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#77

#77 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 %

78 SUNY at Purchase College 21100 28000 0.246 3,283 1294 0.7405
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

79 Western Michigan University 21200 32300 0.3437 13,860 1104 0.846
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

80 University of North Georgia 21400 21400 0 18,329 1100 0.6794
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,329

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

81 Missouri State University-Springfield 21500 35400 0.3932 20,584 1134 0.9053
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

81 Trevecca Nazarene University 21500 46100 0.5328 1,903 1085 0.6944
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

81 University of Miami 21500 70800 0.6967 13,250 1406 0.189
#81

#81 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 %

81 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

85 Olivet Nazarene University 21700 88800 0.7557 2,704 1104 0.5586
#85

#85 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 %

86 Blackburn College 22000 43200 0.4903 389 1020 0.8014
#86

#86 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 %

87 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,277 1115 0.6848
#87

#87 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 %

88 Illinois State University 22400 28000 0.1992 19,107 1115 0.8815
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

88 University of North Florida 22400 22400 0 13,735 1150 0.5324
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

90 Florida State University 22600 23100 0.0216 32,711 1360 0.2422
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

91 Boise State University 22700 41000 0.4461 24,030 1025 0.8721
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

91 California Institute of the Arts 22700 77300 0.7063 918 0 0.2595
#91

#91 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 %

91 Henderson State University 22700 35900 0.3681 1,493 990 0.8192
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

91 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22700 33900 0.3302 7,353 1085 0.9077
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

95 Baptist University of Florida 22900 26900 0.1513 521 1050 0.641
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

95 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 22900 54400 0.5791 1,778 1115 0.9519
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,778

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

97 Alma College 23100 70500 0.6728 1,159 1085 0.57
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

97 Berry College 23100 60800 0.6199 2,254 1224 0.64
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

97 Grove City College 23100 37200 0.3791 2,341 1256 0.7232
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

100 The College of Saint Scholastica 23300 60400 0.6146 1,755 1180 0.9389
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

101 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23400 33600 0.3037 65,450 1203 0.8989
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

101 Bob Jones University 23400 41500 0.4359 2,477 1149 0.8729
#101

#101 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 %

101 Oberlin College 23400 90000 0.7403 2,950 1430 0.3298
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,950

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

101 Ouachita Baptist University 23400 52200 0.5522 1,729 1209 0.6752
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

105 Syracuse University 23600 83100 0.716 15,958 1363 0.4611
#105

#105 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 %

105 University of Central Florida 23600 31400 0.2482 59,649 1280 0.4471
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

105 University of Houston 23600 23600 0 39,257 1249 0.7392
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

108 Bethel University 23900 49200 0.5136 1,107 1029 0.9868
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

108 Lawrence University 23900 71900 0.6672 1,417 1293 0.6394
#108

#108 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 %

110 Ohio University-Main Campus 24100 24500 0.0163 19,888 1209 0.8517
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

19,888

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

111 Bard College 24300 90300 0.7306 2,037 1379 0.5212
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

111 Judson University 24300 49100 0.506 793 1049 0.624
#111

#111 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 %

111 Oral Roberts University 24300 55600 0.5628 5,017 1139 0.989
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$55,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

111 University of Minnesota Duluth 24300 29800 0.1824 8,426 1235 0.8876
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

115 Saint Cloud State University 24500 35100 0.303 8,013 1094 0.9495
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,013

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

116 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24700 37400 0.3393 7,595 1075 0.9226
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,595

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

116 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 24700 39200 0.37 28,674 980 0.9401
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

116 University of Mobile 24700 44500 0.4446 1,688 1180 0.7251
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,688

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

119 Visible Music College 24800 41800 0.4067 168 0 0.2868
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

168

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

28.7 %

120 Meredith College 24900 65800 0.6219 1,206 1237 0.7418
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

120 Oklahoma Baptist University 24900 51700 0.5179 1,409 1110 0.6327
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,409

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

120 The University of Tampa 24900 56900 0.562 10,594 1185 0.4034
#120

#120 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 %

123 Roberts Wesleyan University 25100 60000 0.5818 1,045 1166 0.7058
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,045

Est. Median SAT

1,166

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

124 Concordia College at Moorhead 25200 48500 0.4808 1,799 1180 0.6306
#124

#124 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 %

124 Friends University 25200 59300 0.5748 1,549 1030 0.6046
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,549

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

60.5 %

124 Western Kentucky University 25200 26800 0.0598 14,151 960 0.9387
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

127 Heidelberg University 25300 48600 0.4795 933 1100 0.6773
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

933

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

127 Houghton University 25300 35500 0.2872 939 1277 0.8866
#127

#127 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 %

127 University of Rochester 25300 93100 0.7285 6,580 1469 0.4008
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

130 University of North Texas 25400 25400 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

131 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,455 950 0.9814
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

131 Old Dominion University 25700 32100 0.1995 17,746 1205 0.9036
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

133 Bethel University 25900 32000 0.1891 2,719 1171 0.9717
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,719

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

133 California State University-Fullerton 25900 41400 0.3738 38,597 0 0.9052
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

133 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

136 Ball State University 26000 26000 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

136 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 27,438 1089 0.5543
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

136 Lakeland University 26000 56500 0.5404 2,318 1000 0.914
#136

#136 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 %

136 Otterbein University 26000 66500 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

140 North Central University 26100 43800 0.4039 865 1075 0.9082
#140

#140 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 %

140 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5965 1,742 1207 0.7813
#140

#140 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 %

142 Southern University and A & M College 26200 32900 0.2039 6,571 960 0.4987
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,571

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

142 Texas A&M University-Commerce 26200 37400 0.2998 9,666 1040 0.7498
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

144 Hope College 26300 60100 0.5622 3,395 1245 0.7924
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

145 California State University-Northridge 26400 36600 0.2779 32,499 1005 0.9219
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

146 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26500 36500 0.2737 14,783 1140 0.8096
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

146 Stetson University 26500 79100 0.6653 2,349 1209 0.716
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

146 University of Delaware 26500 32500 0.1847 19,119 1303 0.6356
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

149 Ferrum College 26600 44700 0.4045 747 1035 1
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

747

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

149 University of South Dakota 26600 29600 0.1038 7,619 1120 0.9878
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

151 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#151

#151 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 %

151 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5859 2,673 1100 0.9113
#151

#151 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 %

153 Marywood University 27000 55500 0.5138 1,834 1160 0.6058
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

153 University of Alaska Fairbanks 27000 39100 0.3091 5,912 1149 0.6212
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,912

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

155 California State University-San Bernardino 27100 38000 0.2866 14,993 920 0.9318
#155

#155 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 %

156 Oakland University 27400 39800 0.3117 12,587 1050 0.8784
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

157 Capital University 27500 68600 0.5992 1,609 1084 0.7022
#157

#157 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 %

157 Park University 27500 30800 0.1072 6,238 1035 0.6904
#157

#157 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 %

157 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,771 1044 0.7933
#157

#157 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 %

160 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

160 SUNY College at Potsdam 27600 37700 0.2677 1,831 1060 0.777
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

162 Methodist University 27700 51900 0.4666 1,436 1175 0.752
#162

#162 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 %

162 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27700 53300 0.4802 2,803 1105 0.9576
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

164 University of Valley Forge 27800 50000 0.4437 517 1059 0.612
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

165 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#165

#165 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 %

166 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 28100 31000 0.0937 10,767 1326 0.7243
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

166 University of Northern Iowa 28100 36200 0.2232 7,716 1115 0.8713
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

168 Keene State College 28200 40700 0.307 2,744 1020 0.9033
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

169 Saint Xavier University 28300 52000 0.4557 3,039 1125 0.8575
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,039

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

169 University of Tulsa 28300 62700 0.5489 2,852 1328 0.615
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,852

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

171 California State University-Long Beach 28500 38400 0.2581 35,843 1135 0.4628
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

35,843

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

171 Washburn University 28500 38100 0.2521 5,331 1015 1
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

173 James Madison University 28600 28600 0 21,112 1260 0.7151
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,112

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

173 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 31500 0.0921 11,160 1069 0.5967
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

175 Lipscomb University 28800 57400 0.4993 3,327 1214 0.6774
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

176 Western Illinois University 29000 31000 0.0668 5,025 990 0.7496
#176

#176 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 %

177 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2838 1,444 1124 0.7316
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

177 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#177

#177 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 %

179 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3748 1,454 1105 0.9941
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

179 West Virginia State University 29300 31600 0.0727 3,322 975 0.9637
#179

#179 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 %

179 Westminster College 29300 57500 0.4901 1,136 1190 0.9256
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29900 81700 0.6343 7,285 1423 0.6335
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$81,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

183 Southwestern University 30100 76900 0.609 1,440 1240 0.4305
#183

#183 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 %

183 University of Louisiana at Monroe 30100 38200 0.2123 6,550 1140 0.7456
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,550

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

185 Belmont University 30300 67800 0.5529 7,167 1273 0.9528
#185

#185 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 %

185 Salem College 30300 55300 0.4519 464 1080 0.789
#185

#185 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 %

187 Columbus State University 30500 43500 0.2985 6,033 1020 0.9918
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

6,033

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

187 SUNY at Fredonia 30500 39600 0.2301 2,876 1193 0.792
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,876

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

187 University of Redlands 30500 81400 0.6252 2,045 1226 0.8271
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,045

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

190 Shepherd University 30600 34900 0.1234 2,906 1075 0.9565
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

2,906

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

191 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4374 3,163 1165 0.9347
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,163

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

191 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30700 52800 0.4182 938 1090 0.951
#191

#191 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 %

193 San Jose State University 30800 41000 0.2486 28,008 0 0.8461
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

194 Harding University 30900 47000 0.3421 3,523 1193 0.3942
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

194 Jacksonville University 30900 66200 0.5335 2,946 1195 0.5696
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

194 University of Toledo 30900 42000 0.2639 11,013 1159 0.9202
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

197 University of Kentucky 31000 36000 0.139 25,535 1193 0.9294
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

198 Cairn University-Langhorne 31100 52200 0.4044 846 1080 0.8817
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

846

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

198 Transylvania University 31100 64800 0.52 1,006 1277 0.8655
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 31100 52900 0.4123 37,140 1442 0.4237
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,442

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

201 Converse University 31300 37600 0.1676 852 1140 0.6424
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

201 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 2,626 1219 0.5909
#201

#201 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 %

203 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 31400 31400 0 6,853 1090 0.7147
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

204 Portland State University 31500 43000 0.2669 15,960 1176 0.9091
#204

#204 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 %

204 San Francisco State University 31500 45200 0.3033 20,756 1035 0.9615
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

204 Southeastern Louisiana University 31500 43700 0.2792 13,206 1125 0.9387
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

207 Adrian College 31700 67500 0.53 1,678 1060 0.6843
#207

#207 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 %

208 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

209 University of Missouri-Kansas City 32000 39200 0.1845 10,206 1190 0.7218
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

210 Wheaton College 32100 82700 0.6119 2,119 1351 0.8998
#210

#210 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 %

211 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 32200 39200 0.1788 12,498 1010 0.8896
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

212 Gettysburg College 32400 86500 0.6253 2,104 1337 0.389
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,337

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

212 Samford University 32400 65200 0.503 4,210 1199 0.8236
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

214 New Jersey City University 32800 39800 0.176 4,209 1015 0.8918
#214

#214 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 %

214 Ohio Wesleyan University 32800 73700 0.5547 1,525 1241 0.556
#214

#214 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 %

216 Indiana University-South Bend 33100 46100 0.2819 4,083 1070 0.8384
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

216 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 33100 54600 0.3936 12,122 1283 0.8296
#216

#216 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 %

218 Virginia State University 33200 42200 0.2134 4,829 935 0.891
#218

#218 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 %

219 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 15,130 0 0.5256
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

219 University of Dayton 33300 64100 0.4805 7,737 1284 0.6566
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,737

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

221 Anderson University 33400 52400 0.3626 3,405 1209 0.5471
#221

#221 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 %

221 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4419 3,603 1080 0.6648
#221

#221 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 %

223 California State University-Los Angeles 33500 39400 0.1499 19,354 965 0.9125
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

223 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#223

#223 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 %

225 CUNY Hunter College 33600 33600 0 17,027 1240 0.5422
#225

#225 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 %

226 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5059 2,585 1283 0.6385
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

227 Appalachian State University 34000 35800 0.0503 19,560 1159 0.9014
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

227 Shenandoah University 34000 53300 0.3622 2,641 1127 0.7695
#227

#227 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 %

229 Gordon College 34300 51300 0.3314 1,314 1256 0.8562
#229

#229 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 %

229 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#229

#229 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 %

231 Baylor University 34400 70800 0.5138 14,915 1277 0.5128
#231

#231 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 %

232 California State University-Sacramento 34600 44900 0.2295 28,226 1015 0.9343
#232

#232 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 %

233 University of Denver 34700 76800 0.5481 6,619 1349 0.7729
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,619

Est. Median SAT

1,349

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

234 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 35000 0 18,895 1134 0.7371
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

235 Cedarville University 35100 55100 0.364 4,916 1247 0.6488
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,916

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

236 California Baptist University 35200 65200 0.4601 8,417 1069 0.8535
#236

#236 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 %

236 DePaul University 35200 59100 0.4042 14,188 1218 0.7589
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

238 University of Mount Olive 35300 35300 0 1,937 945 0.7775
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$35,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,937

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

239 Anderson University 35900 46900 0.2359 1,095 1055 0.5342
#239

#239 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 %

240 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 36000 43500 0.1725 13,179 1110 0.8883
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

13,179

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

241 Baldwin Wallace University 36200 47300 0.2346 2,862 1194 0.757
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

242 Andrews University 36300 47100 0.2291 1,312 1208 0.874
#242

#242 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 %

242 Mercer University 36300 60500 0.4 4,690 1273 0.6889
#242

#242 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 %

242 The University of Texas at Arlington 36300 42400 0.1438 31,112 1130 0.8129
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

242 University of Central Arkansas 36300 38400 0.0541 8,268 1110 0.8949
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

246 University of the Pacific 36400 72100 0.4953 3,249 1298 0.7132
#246

#246 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 %

247 University of Maine 36500 45100 0.1907 591 1199 0.9684
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

591

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

247 University of Southern Maine 36500 37100 0.0162 5,525 1129 0.7931
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

249 Biola University 36700 52900 0.3065 3,481 1268 0.7482
#249

#249 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 %

250 Augusta University 37400 50500 0.2593 5,684 1125 0.8931
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

251 Rhode Island College 37500 45800 0.1813 5,157 995 0.9182
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,157

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

252 Long Island University 37800 59600 0.366 11,753 1222 0.8977
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

253 DePauw University 37900 70300 0.4606 1,917 1260 0.5719
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

254 University of Central Oklahoma 38100 38500 0.0104 10,454 1095 0.8176
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

255 CUNY Queens College 38300 38300 0 13,464 1146 0.6434
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,464

Est. Median SAT

1,146

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

256 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38400 38400 0 14,416 1205 0.8851
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

257 Washington State University 38600 53900 0.2835 14,346 1139 0.8797
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

258 University of Wyoming 38800 43800 0.1158 8,130 1159 0.9688
#258

#258 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 %

259 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4789 1,589 1106 0.8956
#259

#259 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 %

260 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

261 Maranatha Baptist University 39700 41800 0.0497 759 1167 0.7087
#261

#261 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 %

262 Fresno Pacific University 40100 52200 0.2313 1,616 1075 0.5752
#262

#262 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 %

263 San Diego State University 40400 40500 0.0025 34,637 1208 0.3598
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

263 Temple University 40400 56100 0.2798 21,428 1245 0.8045
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

265 Bethel University 40900 46000 0.1104 2,556 1209 0.878
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

266 University of Puget Sound 41700 85800 0.5143 1,594 1292 0.7225
#266

#266 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 %

267 Arkansas State University 41900 45900 0.0869 9,985 1075 0.7959
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

268 Kean University 42500 48300 0.1201 11,758 1035 0.7688
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

269 The New England Conservatory of Music 42700 66200 0.3548 412 837 0.3755
#269

#269 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 %

269 University at Buffalo 42700 46800 0.0876 20,360 1303 0.7418
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

271 University of Maryland-College Park 43200 52900 0.1834 31,133 1456 0.448
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

272 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 43400 55100 0.2125 42,604 1336 0.6056
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

273 Butler University 43500 64500 0.3255 4,489 1279 0.8508
#273

#273 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 %

273 Texas Christian University 43500 81900 0.4689 11,049 1283 0.4449
#273

#273 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 %

275 Ohio State University-Main Campus 43700 52100 0.1612 46,815 1339 0.6057
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

276 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 44100 50300 0.1233 34,242 1260 0.7333
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

277 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

277 University of the Arts 44900 88300 0.4913 1,072 1050 0.782
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

279 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3557 5,371 1269 0.8356
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

280 Middle Tennessee State University 45800 45800 0 17,668 1124 0.68
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

281 University of Illinois Chicago 46900 48000 0.0229 22,495 1247 0.7735
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

282 Berklee College of Music 47000 79400 0.4083 7,549 0 0.4353
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

283 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1223 0.848
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

284 George Mason University 49200 49200 0 28,331 1268 0.8748
#284

#284 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 %

285 Binghamton University 50000 52100 0.0398 14,669 1417 0.3861
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,417

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

286 Virginia Commonwealth University 50600 52300 0.0325 21,210 1171 0.9232
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

287 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84200 0.3944 34,454 1435 0.1564
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

288 University of Colorado Boulder 51200 56300 0.0905 32,100 1290 0.8115
#288

#288 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 %

289 Chapman University 51400 87300 0.4113 7,713 1357 0.6543
#289

#289 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 %

290 Lynn University 51600 64200 0.1963 2,861 1130 0.7347
#290

#290 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 %

291 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

292 Oklahoma City University 52000 52000 0 1,447 1190 0.7039
#292

#292 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 %

293 University of California-Irvine 55500 64800 0.1435 30,204 1333 0.2878
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

294 Emerson College 55700 82600 0.3257 4,171 1339 0.4749
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,171

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

295 Miami University-Oxford 56100 56100 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

296 University of California-Santa Cruz 56700 66500 0.1474 17,940 1281 0.6557
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.6 %

297 Indiana University-Bloomington 59000 61100 0.034 38,093 1302 0.7821
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

298 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

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 Elon University 65600 67300 0.0253 6,452 1244 0.6635
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

300 The New School 65600 104000 0.3692 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 %

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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