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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Music Performance Majors

Most Affordable Music Performance, General Colleges for Tennessee Residents for 2027

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

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,504

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

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

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,354

Est. Median SAT

1,554

Acceptance Rate

6.1 %

3 University of Michigan-Flint 5700 43700 0.87 5,534 1079 0.6734
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,534

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

4 California State University-Los Angeles 5800 69100 0.9165 22,077 965 0.9124
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

22,077

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

5 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 7100 41500 0.8297 38,572 1455 0.3659
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

38,572

Est. Median SAT

1,455

Acceptance Rate

36.6 %

6 Brigham Young University 8000 22200 0.6405 34,354 1374 0.6862
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 Northwestern University 8000 94200 0.9152 9,060 1533 0.0769
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$94,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,060

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

8 California State University-Northridge 8500 36500 0.7687 32,846 1005 0.9176
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

32,846

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

9 Carnegie Mellon University 8800 90900 0.9027 7,728 1528 0.1107
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,728

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

10 Portland State University 10500 43300 0.758 14,932 1174 0.8586
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

14,932

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

11 University of Rochester 10600 96300 0.8903 6,096 1448 0.4191
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

6,096

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

41.9 %

12 St Olaf College 10800 79500 0.8641 3,114 1374 0.4338
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$79,500

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,114

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

13 East Central University 10900 43600 0.75 2,976 1045 0.6181
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,976

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

61.8 %

13 Southern Utah University 10900 51400 0.7879 13,176 1140 0.9998
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

15 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 11100 33800 0.6718 40,996 1399 0.4175
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

16 Texas A&M University-Commerce 11300 39000 0.7105 9,666 1040 0.7498
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

17 California State University-Stanislaus 11400 31200 0.6351 8,494 950 0.9558
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,494

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

18 Arkansas State University 11500 28400 0.596 11,189 1080 0.7818
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

18 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,506 1340 0.8515
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,506

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

20 California State University-Fresno 11600 54600 0.7871 21,954 995 0.9526
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

20 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5819 22,007 1427 0.1672
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,007

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

16.7 %

22 Missouri Southern State University 12100 20100 0.399 3,917 1109 0.9656
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,917

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

23 University of Illinois Chicago 12200 30200 0.5969 24,260 1174 0.7576
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

24,260

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

24 Northern Arizona University 12300 30400 0.5958 22,203 1129 0.8961
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

24 Ohio State University-Main Campus 12300 32800 0.6246 46,627 1366 0.492
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

26 Wake Forest University 12400 93800 0.8674 5,595 1463 0.2076
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,595

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

20.8 %

27 University of West Florida 12900 22200 0.4185 9,971 1120 0.5822
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

28 Boston University 13000 93200 0.8604 18,289 1475 0.1283
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

28 University of Arizona 13000 31000 0.5803 43,294 1186 0.8351
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

30 Albion College 13100 109600 0.8804 1,168 1065 0.7437
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$109,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,168

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

31 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13200 40500 0.674 29,727 990 0.9229
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

32 Trinity University 13600 67000 0.7967 2,423 1408 0.2488
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,423

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

33 University of North Florida 13700 22400 0.3889 14,837 1124 0.6815
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

33 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 61700 0.7774 39,193 1418 0.4081
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

39,193

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

40.8 %

33 William Jewell College 13700 57500 0.7622 838 1080 0.4105
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

838

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

36 University of Louisiana at Monroe 13900 40800 0.6595 6,761 1105 0.8475
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

37 University of South Florida 14000 22400 0.3754 39,093 1255 0.4071
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

37 Western Carolina University 14000 16500 0.1514 10,268 1140 0.7076
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

10,268

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

39 San Francisco State University 14400 47700 0.6983 19,444 1035 0.9644
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

39 Youngstown State University 14400 28400 0.4928 9,687 1120 0.9145
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

41 California State University-San Bernardino 14700 32700 0.5502 15,948 1020 0.943
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

15,948

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

41 Eastern Michigan University 14700 33900 0.5655 10,034 1055 0.7772
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

41 University of Memphis 14700 26400 0.4441 15,538 1080 0.7878
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

44 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14800 25800 0.4235 10,396 1125 0.7162
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

45 California State University-Channel Islands 15100 32700 0.5389 5,118 975 0.9481
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

45 Colorado Mesa University 15100 66200 0.7723 9,459 1050 0.8314
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,459

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

45 Urshan University 15100 26700 0.4349 474 990 0.8378
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

48 Florida Gulf Coast University 15400 20300 0.2408 14,434 1125 0.6344
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

14,434

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

49 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15500 50100 0.6903 7,501 1055 0.9467
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$50,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,501

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

50 Missouri State University-Springfield 15600 26000 0.3996 21,138 1134 0.9039
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

21,138

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

50 University of Maine 15600 29300 0.4678 9,182 1195 0.9562
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

52 Central Michigan University 15700 38700 0.5942 10,238 1099 0.9104
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

52 Texas State University 15700 26100 0.3984 39,353 1080 0.9118
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

54 Austin Peay State University 16100 31400 0.489 9,593 1075 0.9691
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,593

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

55 Alcorn State University 16200 22200 0.2697 2,469 905 0.3675
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,469

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

36.8 %

56 Christopher Newport University 16300 42800 0.6196 4,369 1189 0.8604
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

57 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16400 28500 0.4252 7,425 1074 0.9147
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,425

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

57 Keene State College 16400 51400 0.6806 2,640 1064 0.8982
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

57 William Carey University 16400 34700 0.528 3,052 1120 0.6029
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

60 Northeastern State University 16800 28600 0.4133 5,145 1035 0.9974
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

5,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

61 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16900 27800 0.3925 11,756 1124 0.8727
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

61 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 16900 63100 0.7317 946 1241 0.2997
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

63 McNeese State University 17000 27800 0.3888 5,668 1060 0.7827
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

64 University of Colorado Boulder 17200 31800 0.4578 32,244 1351 0.7809
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

65 Southeastern Louisiana University 17300 52600 0.6706 14,294 1125 0.915
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

14,294

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

65 SUNY College at Potsdam 17300 49400 0.6496 1,750 1060 0.8241
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

67 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

67 Wright State University-Main Campus 17400 26600 0.3462 7,747 1073 0.9617
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

69 Virginia State University 17700 34900 0.4922 5,124 955 0.8863
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

70 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 17800 44100 0.5967 13,432 1225 0.8701
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

71 Alma College 18000 64700 0.7217 1,198 1040 0.6569
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

71 Augusta University 18000 62500 0.7123 6,102 1065 0.6276
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

6,102

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

71 Xavier University of Louisiana 18000 64700 0.7216 2,579 1080 0.6745
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,579

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

74 Carson-Newman University 18100 51300 0.6463 1,912 1075 0.6381
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,912

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

74 Oberlin College 18100 92200 0.8041 2,896 1440 0.3416
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

76 California State University-Sacramento 18200 27700 0.3436 28,619 1015 0.9357
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

28,619

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.6 %

76 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 35,248 1289 0.6939
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

78 California State University-Fullerton 18300 20600 0.111 40,705 960 0.8811
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

40,705

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

88.1 %

78 University of Arkansas 18300 28500 0.3604 29,252 1179 0.7388
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

80 Central State University 18400 22700 0.1895 2,151 881 0.8451
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

2,151

Est. Median SAT

881

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

80 Kennesaw State University 18400 26700 0.3108 46,069 1119 0.7944
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

80 Lee University 18400 39200 0.5307 3,425 1154 0.7138
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,425

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

83 Columbus State University 18600 23200 0.1984 6,147 970 0.9907
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

6,147

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

83 San Jose State University 18600 41100 0.5469 29,890 1135 0.8039
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

85 Cumberland University 18900 47500 0.6015 2,745 1055 0.6733
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

86 University of Central Oklahoma 19100 27500 0.3057 10,777 1075 0.7812
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

87 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2613 769 1065 0.7719
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

87 Valdosta State University 19200 29600 0.3512 7,199 1005 0.7769
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

89 Coe College 19300 49600 0.6108 1,204 1214 0.6336
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$49,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

89 Idaho State University 19300 39100 0.5069 10,834 0 0.8396
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

89 Stillman College 19300 41100 0.5304 731 865 0.6225
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

89 University of Mary 19300 32600 0.4067 2,821 1175 0.753
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

93 Jackson State University 19400 28100 0.3091 4,967 940 0.9602
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

94 Western Washington University 19900 31400 0.3662 13,609 1199 0.9371
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

95 SUNY at Fredonia 20100 53600 0.6248 2,771 1258 0.777
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

96 Piedmont University 20400 47400 0.57 1,154 1080 0.9054
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,154

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

97 Montana State University Billings 20500 35100 0.416 3,881 1090 1
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

97 University of Northern Iowa 20500 24800 0.1731 7,800 1115 0.9313
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,800

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

99 Graceland University-Lamoni 20600 46400 0.5563 802 1030 0.8083
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

802

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

99 Syracuse University 20600 83600 0.7536 16,149 1374 0.4879
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

16,149

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

48.8 %

99 University of Southern California 20600 76400 0.7308 20,768 1499 0.1119
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

99 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.2642 8,138 1163 0.9695
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

103 Indiana University-South Bend 20700 23900 0.1372 4,206 1050 0.8146
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$23,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

4,206

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

103 University of Houston 20700 21800 0.0504 40,366 1224 0.7577
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

40,366

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

105 Emory & Henry University 20800 52400 0.6024 1,084 1145 0.8365
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

105 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,685 980 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

105 Grove City College 20800 39700 0.4767 2,247 1248 0.667
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

105 La Sierra University 20800 51200 0.5943 1,266 1124 0.9069
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

109 Calvary University 20900 35100 0.4045 177 1065 0.7174
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

177

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

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

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

111 Millikin University 21100 45000 0.5309 1,427 1065 0.765
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

111 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 21100 40600 0.4819 37,985 1390 0.5815
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

113 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,594 1193 0.6493
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

114 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5027 1,614 1105 0.4975
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

114 Transylvania University 21600 64800 0.6666 950 1203 0.6605
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

950

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

116 Stetson University 21800 81100 0.7315 2,414 1089 0.7167
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

117 Boise State University 22000 31200 0.295 25,308 1025 0.8389
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

118 Viterbo University 22100 56700 0.6096 1,178 1160 0.9756
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,178

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

119 The College of Saint Scholastica 22200 60400 0.6328 1,810 1110 0.9298
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

120 Florida State University 22400 23000 0.0261 34,271 1369 0.2383
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

34,271

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

23.8 %

120 Meredith College 22400 67400 0.6675 1,212 1239 0.7506
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,212

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

120 Southern University and A & M College 22400 41600 0.4612 6,713 930 0.3512
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

120 University of the Pacific 22400 73600 0.6958 3,097 1313 0.6905
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

3,097

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

124 Marywood University 22500 93800 0.7601 1,936 1144 0.7878
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,936

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

124 Ohio University-Main Campus 22500 22500 0 20,786 1225 0.8689
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

126 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 22600 56000 0.5966 1,592 1109 0.8415
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,592

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

126 Park University 22600 31300 0.2784 4,657 1035 0.6904
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

128 Houghton University 22700 51300 0.5576 958 1277 0.89
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

958

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

129 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 22800 30300 0.2478 7,753 1140 0.9245
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,753

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

130 Saint Cloud State University 22900 36800 0.3773 8,209 1079 0.948
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

131 Augsburg University 23000 56200 0.5911 2,706 1065 0.95
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

131 University of Puget Sound 23000 90400 0.7458 1,626 1311 0.7241
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$90,400

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,311

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

131 Virginia Commonwealth University 23000 53400 0.5697 21,469 1167 0.9061
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

134 Oklahoma City University 23200 74100 0.6871 1,546 1159 0.7103
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

134 SUNY at Purchase College 23200 42400 0.4525 3,283 1294 0.7405
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,283

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

136 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4384 2,312 1149 1
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

137 Huntingdon College 23900 65000 0.6322 943 1130 0.692
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

137 Lawrence University 23900 74400 0.6788 1,322 1293 0.6663
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,322

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

139 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24000 38500 0.3764 24,019 1404 0.5989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

24,019

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

59.9 %

140 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5087 697 1010 0.8905
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

697

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

141 Campbellsville University 24200 45100 0.4631 6,848 1075 0.7974
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

141 Clarke University 24200 57100 0.5763 815 1039 0.7183
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

815

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

71.8 %

143 University of North Texas 24500 26100 0.0613 34,414 1094 0.7089
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

144 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 24700 53800 0.5411 2,775 1105 0.9747
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

145 Oral Roberts University 24800 52700 0.5293 5,017 1139 0.989
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

146 University of California-Santa Cruz 24900 43400 0.4261 18,194 1281 0.7273
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

147 Lenoir-Rhyne University 25000 62800 0.6023 1,495 1075 0.8761
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

148 Miami University-Oxford 25100 28300 0.113 16,405 1284 0.74
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

149 Messiah University 25200 54700 0.5393 2,722 1266 0.8107
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

149 University at Buffalo 25200 34000 0.2589 21,192 1309 0.8059
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,192

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

151 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 25400 36800 0.3099 15,273 1115 0.8089
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

15,273

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

151 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,031 1172 0.8622
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,031

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 Tiffin University 25400 48000 0.4713 2,842 985 0.8007
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,842

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

151 Wichita State University 25400 30600 0.1697 14,906 1065 0.7224
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

155 Webster University 25500 66600 0.6173 1,898 1120 0.8618
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,898

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

156 Westminster College 25700 57600 0.5538 1,110 1145 0.9167
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,110

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

157 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,415 1212 0.8324
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,415

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

157 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25800 39400 0.3453 13,039 1020 0.894
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

159 Otterbein University 25900 79200 0.6734 2,292 1126 0.8388
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,126

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

160 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4853 1,864 1160 0.6265
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

160 Georgia State University 26000 26000 0 26,785 1089 0.5722
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

160 Heidelberg University 26000 48600 0.4651 1,002 1025 0.82
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

163 Cairn University-Langhorne 26100 58800 0.5566 736 1080 0.9219
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

736

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

164 Shorter University 26200 36500 0.2828 1,203 1110 0.9646
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

165 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 26300 70000 0.6242 1,793 1174 0.5589
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

165 Lipscomb University 26300 70000 0.624 3,327 1214 0.6774
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

167 Northern Illinois University 26400 32100 0.1769 12,118 1070 0.7164
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

167 Simpson College 26400 67100 0.607 1,235 1430 0.8622
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

169 Ball State University 26500 26500 0 15,950 1185 0.8625
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

169 Henderson State University 26500 27200 0.0258 1,461 1075 0.8192
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

171 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5892 2,673 1100 0.9113
#171

#171 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 %

172 West Virginia State University 26800 32300 0.1705 3,110 925 0.9596
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

173 Mars Hill University 26900 54500 0.5056 1,062 1100 0.6822
#173

#173 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 %

174 New Jersey City University 27000 39800 0.3219 3,871 1015 0.9838
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

174 University of Central Arkansas 27000 31200 0.1372 8,238 1110 0.9157
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,238

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

176 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 27100 40600 0.3325 42,604 1336 0.6056
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

176 Texas Tech University 27100 27100 0 34,021 1195 0.6906
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,021

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

178 University of Georgia 27200 27200 0 32,824 1348 0.3425
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

178 Weber State University 27200 31500 0.1367 31,672 1075 1
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

180 Capital University 27300 63800 0.572 1,642 1045 0.6501
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

180 Roberts Wesleyan University 27300 82000 0.6673 1,320 1230 0.6744
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

67.4 %

180 University of Minnesota Duluth 27300 31300 0.1272 8,706 1230 0.8906
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,706

Est. Median SAT

1,230

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

180 University of South Dakota 27300 30600 0.1075 7,515 1120 0.9884
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,515

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

184 Oakland University 27400 39600 0.3082 12,770 1039 0.8897
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

185 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 18,028 1059 0.7996
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

18,028

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

185 Western Kentucky University 27500 27500 0 13,732 1090 0.9145
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

187 California State University-Long Beach 27600 38800 0.2886 36,056 1135 0.4543
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

188 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5615 2,682 1264 0.6442
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

189 Cornell College 28100 74800 0.6242 1,094 1243 0.799
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

190 Methodist University 28500 87900 0.6755 1,467 1185 0.7516
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$87,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

190 North Central University 28500 48400 0.4108 759 1075 0.9898
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

190 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 19,287 1302 0.6924
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

193 Baptist University of Florida 28600 33900 0.156 521 1050 0.641
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

193 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 36500 0.2167 11,691 1074 0.7722
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

11,691

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

195 Gordon College 28800 54200 0.4686 1,221 1226 0.9001
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,221

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

196 James Madison University 28900 28900 0 21,358 1259 0.6879
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

197 New York University 29000 92100 0.6851 29,471 1520 0.0906
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

29,471

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.1 %

198 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3792 1,464 1174 0.7584
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,464

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

199 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1007 10,726 1134 0.8889
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

10,726

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

200 Jacksonville University 29400 102400 0.7128 2,916 1210 0.5748
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

200 William Penn University 29400 48000 0.3869 1,366 1035 0.7311
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,366

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

202 Harding University 29500 47800 0.3825 3,536 1184 0.7052
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

202 Western Illinois University 29500 31800 0.0719 4,525 1000 0.7118
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

204 Long Island University 29600 60500 0.511 12,072 1229 0.8616
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

204 Southern Methodist University 29600 96900 0.6943 7,545 1427 0.4764
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$96,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,545

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

204 Utah Tech University 29600 35200 0.1592 12,993 1065 1
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

207 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3666 2,946 1142 0.7163
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

208 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 95000 0.6862 160 0 0.4731
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

160

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

209 Wheaton College 30000 88200 0.66 2,181 1357 0.8491
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$88,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

210 Mississippi State University 30100 34400 0.1245 19,093 1205 0.8363
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

210 Trevecca Nazarene University 30100 50900 0.4086 1,961 1099 0.7512
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,961

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

210 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 30100 31000 0.0291 11,087 1326 0.7397
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,087

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

213 Bard College 30200 97600 0.6903 2,037 1366 0.5212
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

214 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 30400 33200 0.0842 7,088 1100 0.7448
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,088

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

215 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30500 45400 0.3279 9,847 1090 0.9309
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

215 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30500 54600 0.4412 3,120 1193 0.3992
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,120

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.9 %

217 Southwestern University 30600 114200 0.7317 1,431 1262 0.4348
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$114,200

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

218 The College of Wooster 30700 82600 0.6279 1,515 1345 0.6438
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

219 Converse University 30800 51200 0.3981 1,182 1129 0.6787
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,182

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

220 Ithaca College 30900 72600 0.5741 4,205 1328 0.7015
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,205

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

221 University of North Dakota 31000 33700 0.0825 11,837 1189 0.8157
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

222 Friends University 31200 58000 0.4632 1,084 1020 0.5174
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

51.7 %

222 Lebanon Valley College 31200 72200 0.5677 1,834 1260 0.808
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

222 Warner University 31200 41000 0.2387 803 931 0.4281
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

931

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

225 Pittsburg State University 31400 37100 0.1537 4,561 1055 0.5487
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,561

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

226 University of Kentucky 31500 36500 0.1371 25,535 1193 0.9294
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

227 University of Central Florida 31700 42800 0.2593 60,083 1289 0.428
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

228 Tuskegee University 31800 45600 0.3027 2,660 1090 0.4868
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,660

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

229 Southern Nazarene University 32000 48400 0.3384 1,473 1055 1
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

230 Anderson University 32100 54700 0.4134 3,724 1209 0.5491
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,724

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

231 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6277 2,104 1369 0.389
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

232 Bushnell University 32300 50900 0.3657 570 1110 0.9736
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bushnell University
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

570

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

233 University of Valley Forge 32500 72200 0.5495 503 1095 0.5468
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

234 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3125 2,868 1049 0.9716
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

235 Belmont University 32900 71400 0.5385 7,174 1273 0.9367
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,174

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

235 Elon University 32900 69900 0.5297 6,191 1283 0.6326
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,191

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

237 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.5301 1,858 1293 0.5602
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,858

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

56.0 %

238 Baylor University 33300 70400 0.5273 14,183 1302 0.5222
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

14,183

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

52.2 %

239 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5227 1,675 1045 0.7257
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

240 Seton Hill University 33600 63700 0.4727 1,502 1134 0.7953
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

241 University of Indianapolis 34000 60700 0.4396 3,394 1080 0.728
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$60,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,394

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

72.8 %

242 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.2949 3,126 1060 0.9646
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

243 California Baptist University 34400 69800 0.5069 8,707 1024 0.8139
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

8,707

Est. Median SAT

1,024

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

243 Washburn University 34400 38400 0.1041 5,427 1048 1
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

245 Shepherd University 34500 47800 0.2781 3,032 1025 0.9678
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

245 University of Oregon 34500 40200 0.1416 20,710 1193 0.8742
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

247 Drake University 34700 68500 0.494 2,504 1226 0.6494
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

64.9 %

247 Union Adventist University 34700 51200 0.3213 625 1075 1
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

625

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

247 University of Idaho 34700 48700 0.2875 9,656 1104 0.7476
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

250 University of Nevada-Reno 35000 45800 0.2359 20,204 1109 0.8313
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

251 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3735 5,794 1232 0.6529
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

252 San Diego State University 36000 37100 0.0297 36,196 1208 0.3741
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

36,196

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

37.4 %

253 Newberry College 36800 51100 0.2796 1,481 1010 0.9061
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,481

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

253 Shenandoah University 36800 56100 0.344 2,723 1154 0.7785
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,723

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

255 Andrews University 37200 76700 0.5148 1,384 1143 0.8185
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$76,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

256 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,549 1139 0.8241
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,549

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

257 Western Michigan University 37600 37900 0.0079 13,714 1089 0.9121
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

13,714

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

257 Xavier University 37600 68100 0.4481 3,744 1286 0.848
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

259 Washington State University 37800 53600 0.2946 21,400 1131 0.861
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,400

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

260 University of St Thomas 37900 74800 0.4933 6,270 1299 0.8548
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

261 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 38100 55500 0.3138 12,122 1283 0.8296
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

262 Washington Adventist University 38300 45600 0.1596 513 995 0.4618
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

263 Nazareth University 38600 67200 0.425 1,862 1275 0.7409
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,862

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

264 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38800 38800 0 14,865 1175 0.9113
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

265 University of Denver 39000 84100 0.5364 5,766 1292 0.8538
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,766

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

266 Baldwin Wallace University 39300 69800 0.4372 2,532 1210 0.7739
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

267 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39900 40300 0.0099 26,213 1209 0.7778
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

268 Elmhurst University 40200 69600 0.4222 3,170 1133 0.7501
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

268 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 40200 42700 0.0585 14,657 1190 0.7583
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

270 Furman University 40300 84600 0.5234 2,304 1372 0.4869
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$84,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

48.7 %

271 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,534 1399 0.0941
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

272 University of Redlands 41000 90700 0.5482 1,941 1233 0.8272
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

273 Butler University 41200 68400 0.3979 4,418 1269 0.8209
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

274 Biola University 41600 71100 0.4149 3,553 1281 0.7817
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

275 Rhode Island College 42000 63300 0.3364 5,695 995 0.8557
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,695

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

275 Susquehanna University 42000 85600 0.5092 2,220 1199 0.7908
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$85,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

277 Bethel University 42200 47500 0.1114 2,883 1214 0.8868
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

278 Rochester Christian University 43100 45400 0.0503 1,162 970 0.9764
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Christian University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

279 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 43200 88100 0.5095 35,358 1448 0.1642
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

35,358

Est. Median SAT

1,448

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

280 University of Maryland-College Park 43400 58500 0.2579 31,875 1456 0.4503
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

31,875

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

45.0 %

281 George Mason University 43500 61400 0.2917 28,862 1271 0.8647
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

28,862

Est. Median SAT

1,271

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

282 Texas Christian University 44000 87400 0.4968 11,152 1268 0.4809
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,152

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

48.1 %

283 Maranatha Baptist University 44100 46400 0.0492 698 1180 0.8908
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

698

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

284 The New England Conservatory of Music 44200 122200 0.6381 421 837 0.43
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

285 Berklee College of Music 44500 115400 0.6142 7,274 0 0.5509
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$115,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,274

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

55.1 %

286 California Institute of the Arts 44900 119100 0.623 870 0 0.3234
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$119,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

870

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

286 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

288 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3587 5,382 1252 0.8639
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,382

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

289 Illinois State University 45800 49100 0.0669 19,513 1115 0.8555
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

289 The University of Tampa 45800 58500 0.217 10,710 1250 0.4363
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

291 Appalachian State University 46500 46500 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

292 Wagner College 46900 73400 0.3611 1,666 1240 0.88
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

1,666

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

293 The University of Texas at Arlington 47600 57100 0.1663 32,545 1129 0.799
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

294 Ashland University 47900 57000 0.1595 2,977 1125 0.764
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

295 DePaul University 49100 69400 0.2923 14,338 1258 0.878
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

296 Sacred Heart University 50100 67500 0.2578 7,291 1265 0.6363
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

297 The University of Texas at Austin 50400 58900 0.1443 44,314 1356 0.2222
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$58,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

44,314

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

298 Binghamton University 50500 52800 0.0433 14,559 1404 0.3731
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,559

Est. Median SAT

1,404

Acceptance Rate

37.3 %

299 Northwest Nazarene University 51400 87600 0.4131 1,043 1145 0.7159
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

300 Lynn University 51700 71600 0.2779 3,020 1135 0.7425
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,020

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

301 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 34,447 1273 0.8804
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

302 Chapman University 55300 94000 0.4119 7,630 1336 0.7206
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

303 Dallas Baptist University 55800 84300 0.3381 2,938 1073 0.9131
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

304 Emerson College 58100 82600 0.2965 3,908 1359 0.5131
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

305 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 58700 62100 0.0548 8,513 1160 0.9261
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,513

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

306 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0363 38,463 1324 0.7589
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,463

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

307 The New School 61400 94500 0.3503 7,171 1268 0.5718
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$94,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,171

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

308 Gonzaga University 70700 77700 0.0901 4,976 1328 0.7962
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

4,976

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

309 University of California-Irvine 71900 75000 0.0413 30,260 1333 0.2895
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

310 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,294 1229 0.7328
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,294

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

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

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