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 Old Dominion University 0 32400 1 17,746 1205 0.9036
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

2 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

97%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 5200 40700 0.8713 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

32,952

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

5 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

6 Idaho State University 9700 23500 0.5881 10,834 0 0
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

7 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 10400 20400 0.4907 3,224 1085 0.7643
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,224

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

8 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

7,166

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

9 Truman State University 11500 30400 0.6227 3,265 1302 0.8377
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

10 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11600 27800 0.5818 20,885 1420 0.1534
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

11 Boston University 11700 92800 0.8741 18,805 1475 0.1111
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

11 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

13 California State University-Stanislaus 12200 28500 0.5718 8,455 950 0.9814
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

13 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12200 29100 0.5812 40,684 1331 0.3915
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

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

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

16 University of West Florida 12500 21500 0.4181 9,970 1149 0.5824
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

17 University of Central Florida 12600 25300 0.5014 59,552 1280 0.4011
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

18 Missouri Southern State University 13000 20100 0.3541 3,881 1074 0.9703
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

19 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 13100 26500 0.5051 12,507 1010 0.8897
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

19 University of North Florida 13100 22400 0.4157 13,735 1150 0.5324
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

21 Albion College 13200 75400 0.8254 1,308 1065 0.807
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

22 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13400 25700 0.4784 28,674 980 0.9419
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 13500 24700 0.4537 7,490 1140 0.918
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

24 University of South Florida 13600 17100 0.2045 38,525 1239 0.4319
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

24 Western Kentucky University 13600 27000 0.4979 14,151 970 0.9387
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

26 Trinity University 13700 69600 0.8035 2,518 1423 0.2592
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

26 University of Michigan-Flint 13700 46300 0.7039 5,011 1109 0.7046
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

28 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13800 19400 0.2887 14,416 1210 0.8851
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

28 William Jewell College 13800 39800 0.6527 924 1085 0.3836
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

30 St Olaf College 14300 75900 0.8116 3,124 1378 0.4832
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

31 University of Houston 14500 22000 0.3403 39,257 1249 0.7392
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

32 Central Michigan University 14700 37800 0.6104 10,193 1095 0.8982
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

33 Northern Illinois University 14800 30400 0.5126 11,348 1070 0.6979
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

34 Florida Gulf Coast University 14900 20300 0.2654 14,463 1125 0.6344
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

34 Kentucky State University 14900 28900 0.4841 1,793 865 0.9608
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

36 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15000 37400 0.5984 7,622 1075 0.9254
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

37 University of California-Irvine 15100 38000 0.603 30,204 1333 0.2857
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

37 Urshan University 15100 19600 0.2301 474 990 0.8378
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Urshan University
Wentzville, MO

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

474

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

39 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 15200 24800 0.3864 946 1241 0.2997
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

30.0 %

40 Shepherd University 15400 29800 0.484 3,032 1025 0.9678
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

41 Austin Peay State University 15500 29100 0.469 8,926 1075 0.9641
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

41 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

41 University of Central Oklahoma 15500 28700 0.46 10,777 1075 0.7812
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

44 James Madison University 15600 28900 0.4608 20,973 1260 0.7152
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

45 Florida State University 15800 22900 0.3097 32,720 1360 0.2422
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

46 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15900 25800 0.3807 10,202 1140 0.8109
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

47 Southeastern Louisiana University 16000 26800 0.4024 13,192 1075 0.9931
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,192

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

48 Alcorn State University 16200 25900 0.3745 2,532 925 0.4533
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,532

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

45.3 %

49 Appalachian State University 16300 19500 0.1642 19,560 1190 0.9014
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

49 Western Michigan University 16300 32500 0.499 13,027 1115 0.846
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

51 California State University-Long Beach 16400 25800 0.3644 36,082 1135 0.4627
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

52 The University of Texas at Austin 16500 28000 0.4111 43,165 1356 0.2664
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

53 Northwestern University 16600 89500 0.8149 9,399 1527 0.0769
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

53 Portland State University 16600 26100 0.3638 15,414 1094 0.9087
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

55 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16700 22300 0.2509 24,868 1214 0.796
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

56 Grove City College 16800 39700 0.5776 2,341 1266 0.7232
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

56 University of Southern Maine 16800 23000 0.2693 5,525 1144 0.7923
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

56 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

59 Arkansas State University 16900 28100 0.3988 9,985 1075 0.8226
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

59 Eastern Michigan University 16900 36100 0.5318 10,470 1055 0.7964
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

61 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 17000 28200 0.3967 7,353 1085 0.9077
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

61 Millikin University 17000 45000 0.622 1,495 1020 0.6668
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

61 University of Maine 17000 29300 0.42 9,601 1205 0.9664
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

64 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

64 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 17100 17100 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

66 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 35400 0.5147 20,584 1134 0.9053
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

67 William Carey University 17400 33500 0.4812 3,052 1120 0.6029
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$33,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

68 Keene State College 17700 41400 0.5716 2,725 1085 0.9033
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

68 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

70 Avila University 17800 64100 0.7221 1,331 985 0.878
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

71 Augusta University 18000 29400 0.3878 6,049 1065 0.8641
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$29,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

71 Tabor College 18000 54400 0.6694 539 1050 0.6458
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

539

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

73 Wright State University-Main Campus 18100 26600 0.3199 7,505 1073 0.9633
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

74 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

74 Utah Tech University 18200 23300 0.2192 13,006 0 0
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

76 Columbus State University 18400 23200 0.2071 6,123 970 0.9912
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

6,123

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

77 Simpson College 18700 60500 0.6906 1,235 1430 0.8622
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,235

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

77 Southwestern Christian University 18700 26800 0.3027 380 975 0.6206
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

380

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

62.1 %

79 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 18800 39000 0.5174 37,985 1390 0.5815
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

80 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

80 Texas Tech University 18900 27100 0.3031 32,580 1200 0.7265
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

82 Campbellsville University 19000 43200 0.5596 6,848 1075 0.7974
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

83 Xavier University of Louisiana 19100 46000 0.5847 2,688 1075 0.6904
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

84 Jackson State University 19300 28000 0.3102 4,650 950 0.9315
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

4,650

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

85 University of Illinois Chicago 19400 30100 0.356 22,495 1252 0.7735
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

86 University of Nevada-Reno 19600 28200 0.3047 19,117 1134 0.7371
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

87 University of Northern Iowa 19700 24000 0.1782 7,711 1129 0.9274
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

88 Stillman College 19800 30300 0.3465 731 865 0.6225
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

731

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

89 California State University-Los Angeles 19900 38000 0.4764 19,586 965 0.9125
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

19,586

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

89 Lee University 19900 37500 0.4698 3,271 1154 0.7052
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,271

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

91 Coe College 20100 76500 0.7373 1,195 1229 0.6404
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,195

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

91 University of Arizona 20100 30900 0.3501 44,848 1233 0.8614
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

91 University of Rochester 20100 93100 0.7843 6,580 1462 0.4008
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

94 Loyola University New Orleans 20300 72100 0.7183 3,007 1155 0.9305
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,007

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

94 Ohio University-Main Campus 20300 23200 0.125 20,444 1209 0.8499
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

94 Youngstown State University 20300 34000 0.403 9,400 1115 0.8445
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

97 University of Southern California 20600 75900 0.729 20,630 1492 0.0981
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

97 University of Wyoming 20600 27900 0.264 8,130 1179 0.9688
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

97 Viterbo University 20600 52000 0.6041 1,299 1175 0.7243
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

100 Central State University 20800 24700 0.1577 2,665 885 0.9861
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

2,665

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

100 Glenville State University 20800 30900 0.3269 1,685 980 0.6945
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

100 Graceland University-Lamoni 20800 36300 0.4276 798 1030 0.8083
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

798

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

100 University of Colorado Boulder 20800 31900 0.3485 32,244 1351 0.7808
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

104 Calvary University 20900 29500 0.2912 174 1065 0.7174
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

174

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.7 %

104 Henderson State University 20900 30600 0.3166 1,461 990 0.8192
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

106 Nebraska Wesleyan University 21000 70000 0.6998 1,463 1200 0.7982
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

106 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,254 1080 0.8955
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

108 University of Nebraska at Omaha 21200 27800 0.237 11,756 1124 0.8698
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

109 Stetson University 21300 79100 0.7311 2,349 1179 0.716
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

110 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,166 1190 0.7218
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

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

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

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

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

763

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

111 University of Memphis 21500 29600 0.274 15,770 1075 0.7203
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

114 Piedmont University 22100 47200 0.5318 1,159 1130 0.9328
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

115 East Central University 22200 36200 0.3866 2,644 1055 0.5815
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Central University
Ada, OK

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,644

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

115 Washburn University 22200 29500 0.2478 5,331 1095 0.9551
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

117 New York University 22400 91800 0.7556 29,060 1520 0.0923
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

118 Southern University and A & M College 22700 25100 0.0955 6,713 930 0.3512
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

6,713

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

35.1 %

119 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22800 53000 0.5693 1,472 1075 0.8459
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

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

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

121 Houghton University 23100 44300 0.4786 1,162 1277 0.8866
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,162

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

122 Bob Jones University 23300 41500 0.4383 2,312 1149 0.8616
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,312

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

123 North Central University 23400 43900 0.4671 759 1075 0.9898
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

123 San Jose State University 23400 41100 0.4308 28,008 1124 0.8461
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

125 Oklahoma City University 23600 64400 0.6337 1,514 1174 0.7702
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

125 Washington State University 23600 38700 0.3897 21,455 1125 0.8664
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

127 University of Kentucky 23700 36400 0.3494 25,534 1193 0.9294
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

128 Lawrence University 23900 73300 0.6739 1,417 1293 0.6394
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

129 Judson University 24100 49100 0.5086 718 1015 0.4759
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Judson University
Elgin, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

718

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

130 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 24200 34400 0.2965 14,783 1124 0.8096
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

131 Bradley University 24700 50800 0.5137 3,596 1223 0.7676
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

131 Miami University-Oxford 24700 27500 0.1019 16,816 1299 0.754
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

131 Park University 24700 31300 0.2112 4,657 1035 0.6904
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

134 Huntingdon College 24800 44400 0.4412 880 1130 0.6949
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

134 Indiana University-South Bend 24800 38800 0.3611 4,083 1075 0.8384
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

136 Boise State University 24900 31200 0.202 23,983 1135 0.8721
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

137 Roberts Wesleyan University 25400 60200 0.5783 1,393 1142 0.7063
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,393

Est. Median SAT

1,142

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

137 Temple University 25400 36100 0.2966 21,457 1135 0.8041
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

137 University of Arkansas 25400 27700 0.0823 28,859 1179 0.743
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

140 Northern Arizona University 25500 43200 0.4102 22,990 1090 0.8961
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

140 Texas State University 25500 25500 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

142 Welch College 25600 41600 0.3841 350 0 0
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Welch College
Gallatin, TN

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

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

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

143 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25700 53800 0.5225 2,803 1099 0.9576
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

145 Westminster College 25800 57600 0.5521 1,137 1149 0.9256
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

146 Georgia State University 25900 26000 0.0038 27,415 1080 0.5544
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

147 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4853 1,864 1160 0.6265
#147

#147 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 %

148 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1174 0.776
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

148 University of North Texas 26100 26100 0 34,458 1114 0.7223
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

150 Dordt University 26200 52500 0.5007 1,716 1205 0.6847
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

151 Messiah University 26300 54300 0.5154 2,618 1241 0.7897
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,618

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.0 %

151 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

151 University of South Dakota 26300 29600 0.1107 7,619 1120 0.9878
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

154 Ball State University 26400 26400 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

155 University of Mobile 26500 48300 0.451 1,308 1209 0.7789
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

156 Heidelberg University 26600 48600 0.4527 969 1100 0.8579
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

969

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

156 Kennesaw State University 26600 26600 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

158 Wingate University 26700 65000 0.5891 2,673 1100 0.9113
#158

#158 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 %

159 University of Idaho 26800 45200 0.4067 9,574 1119 0.7553
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

160 University of Central Arkansas 27000 31200 0.137 8,268 1110 0.8949
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

161 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31100 0.128 8,426 1235 0.8875
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

162 California State University-Northridge 27400 36500 0.2513 32,756 1005 0.9345
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

163 Capital University 27500 62400 0.5592 1,609 1084 0.7022
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

163 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

165 California State University-San Bernardino 27600 39100 0.294 15,365 990 0.9374
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

165 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

167 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5614 2,682 1264 0.6442
#167

#167 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 %

168 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

15,957

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

169 Wichita State University 27900 39800 0.3007 13,313 1073 0.9395
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

170 Oral Roberts University 28100 52700 0.4666 5,017 1214 0.989
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

171 Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School 28200 48800 0.4218 1,793 1174 0.5589
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

172 Baptist University of Florida 28400 33700 0.1566 521 1050 0.3599
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

521

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

172 Mars Hill University 28400 54500 0.478 1,061 1050 0.679
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,061

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

174 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 32300 0.1176 11,160 1069 0.5967
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

174 University of Delaware 28500 34500 0.1741 20,026 1294 0.706
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

176 Oakland University 28600 39300 0.2721 12,587 1130 0.8784
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

176 Weber State University 28600 33900 0.1562 31,672 0 0
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

178 Webster University 28800 54700 0.4737 2,322 1109 0.8623
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

178 Western Illinois University 28800 31000 0.0734 4,525 1015 0.7118
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,525

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

180 Elmhurst University 28900 67000 0.5689 3,213 1148 0.7364
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

3,213

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

180 West Virginia State University 28900 31600 0.0854 3,110 925 0.9596
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

182 Pittsburg State University 29000 36200 0.1987 4,472 1055 0.8942
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

4,472

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

182 Southern Methodist University 29000 90100 0.6781 7,285 1423 0.6335
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

184 University of Dayton 29100 64200 0.5468 7,740 1302 0.6545
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

184 Wartburg College 29100 46900 0.3791 1,462 1174 0.7584
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

186 Ferrum College 29200 49500 0.4098 724 990 0.8898
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Sticker Price

$49,500

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

724

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

187 East Texas A&M University 29300 36500 0.1972 9,992 1045 0.9224
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,992

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

187 University of Toledo 29300 32600 0.1006 11,013 1229 0.9202
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

189 University of Louisiana at Monroe 29400 42400 0.3069 6,761 1105 0.8475
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

190 Cairn University-Langhorne 29500 57800 0.4893 856 1080 0.8817
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

190 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29500 31600 0.0664 6,835 1090 0.7147
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

190 William Penn University 29500 48000 0.3868 1,348 1000 0.5188
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,348

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

193 Southern Adventist University 29700 46900 0.3665 2,929 1134 0.655
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

194 Cleveland Institute of Music 29800 58500 0.4909 159 0 0.4731
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

159

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

195 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 30100 43900 0.3146 9,847 1090 0.9309
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

195 Trevecca Nazarene University 30100 50900 0.4085 1,903 1085 0.6944
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

197 Methodist University 30200 65800 0.5408 1,467 1185 0.7514
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,467

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

197 Wheaton College 30200 87500 0.6548 2,150 1363 0.874
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$87,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

199 Southern Utah University 30300 40800 0.2575 13,126 1140 0.8179
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

200 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30500 54600 0.4411 3,163 1165 0.9347
#200

#200 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 %

201 Converse University 30800 37600 0.1806 1,173 1129 0.6774
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,173

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

201 Friends University 30800 53600 0.4265 1,548 1064 0.5522
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,548

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

203 San Francisco State University 31000 47700 0.3502 19,444 1035 0.9644
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

19,444

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

204 Illinois State University 31100 36400 0.145 19,107 1120 0.8815
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

204 Jacksonville University 31100 74200 0.5807 2,946 1195 0.5694
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

204 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.4738 2,503 1229 0.7353
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

207 San Diego State University 31200 36100 0.1357 35,782 1208 0.3619
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

208 Ohio Wesleyan University 31400 75700 0.5849 1,525 1281 0.556
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

209 Missouri Baptist University 31500 53800 0.414 4,958 843 0.686
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

209 University of Valley Forge 31500 49800 0.3672 517 970 0.612
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

517

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

61.2 %

211 Bard College 31600 96400 0.6722 2,438 1366 0.5212
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$96,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,438

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

212 Baylor University 31800 70300 0.5475 14,915 1321 0.5128
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

212 Lebanon Valley College 31800 72400 0.561 1,720 1225 0.8377
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

214 Ithaca College 31900 72500 0.5599 4,268 1314 0.6901
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

215 Washington Adventist University 32100 37800 0.151 513 995 0.4618
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

216 Gettysburg College 32200 86500 0.6276 2,104 1369 0.389
#216

#216 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 %

217 Belmont University 32400 69900 0.5371 7,175 1273 0.9528
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

217 Berry College 32400 60900 0.4682 2,254 1219 0.64
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

219 Lipscomb University 32500 57400 0.4336 3,336 1260 0.6773
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

220 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

220 The University of Tampa 32600 56900 0.4267 10,598 1185 0.4034
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

222 Samford University 32900 64600 0.4908 4,210 1199 0.8236
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

223 DePauw University 33000 70300 0.53 1,917 1321 0.5719
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

224 California Baptist University 33400 65600 0.4908 8,417 1070 0.8488
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

224 SUNY at Purchase College 33400 38300 0.1278 3,257 1294 0.7405
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

226 Adrian College 33500 70200 0.5226 1,673 1045 0.7253
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,673

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

227 Drake University 33600 68500 0.5089 2,585 1259 0.6385
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

228 Gordon College 33900 51300 0.3392 1,314 1256 0.6923
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Sticker Price

$51,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,314

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

229 Southwestern University 34000 82000 0.5853 1,440 1240 0.4305
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

230 Charleston Southern University 34200 48400 0.2948 3,126 1060 0.9646
#230

#230 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 %

231 University of Alaska Fairbanks 34300 41100 0.1654 5,827 1157 0.6469
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

5,827

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

232 Sacred Heart University 34400 67500 0.4907 7,204 950 0.6536
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

233 Union Adventist University 34700 51200 0.3212 625 1075 1
#233

#233 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 %

234 University of Denver 34800 76900 0.5478 6,614 1347 0.7781
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

235 Southeastern University 34900 60500 0.4229 10,172 1110 0.5298
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

236 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

236 Montana State University Billings 35000 35100 0.0028 3,881 1090 0.9947
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

238 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 35100 56700 0.381 12,122 1283 0.8304
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

239 Valparaiso University 35200 63000 0.441 2,123 1189 0.8943
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

240 Virginia State University 35300 42200 0.1636 5,124 955 0.8863
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

241 Christopher Newport University 35400 36200 0.0221 4,369 1189 0.8604
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

242 New Jersey City University 35500 39800 0.1081 3,871 1015 0.9838
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

242 University of the Pacific 35500 71500 0.5038 3,249 1298 0.7132
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

244 Anderson University 35700 46900 0.2403 1,092 1035 0.7934
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,092

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

244 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3734 5,790 1232 0.6529
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

246 Baldwin Wallace University 36100 66100 0.454 2,862 1203 0.757
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

247 North Greenville University 36200 46500 0.221 2,020 1164 0.6667
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

Sticker Price

$46,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,020

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

248 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36300 48500 0.2511 2,075 1090 0.8894
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

249 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

250 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36800 47500 0.2254 65,450 1203 0.8989
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

251 California State University-Fresno 37000 43800 0.1554 21,954 995 0.9526
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

252 Cornish College of the Arts 37500 80200 0.5325 505 0 0.6221
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$80,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

253 Nazareth University 37700 63300 0.4045 1,882 1211 0.7472
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

254 University of Redlands 37900 84200 0.5501 2,049 1226 0.8271
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,049

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

255 Southern Nazarene University 38000 48400 0.2144 1,456 0 0
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,456

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

256 Pacific University 38800 74900 0.4816 1,589 1106 0.8956
#256

#256 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 %

257 Long Island University 39000 60000 0.3502 12,072 1229 0.8616
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

258 California State University-Fullerton 39200 41500 0.055 38,760 1090 0.9052
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

259 Maranatha Baptist University 39500 41800 0.0546 735 1156 0.719
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

735

Est. Median SAT

1,156

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

260 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

261 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 40500 44100 0.0817 13,432 1225 0.8701
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

262 Bethel University 40700 46000 0.1149 2,755 1214 0.878
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

263 Butler University 40900 67900 0.3978 4,489 1279 0.8508
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

264 Western Washington University 41600 51500 0.1924 13,752 1272 0.9325
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

265 Ohio State University-Main Campus 42000 53600 0.2165 46,815 1378 0.6057
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

266 University of Mount Olive 42100 50400 0.1643 1,944 1075 0.7575
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

267 Biola University 42200 71200 0.4075 3,481 1268 0.7435
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

267 Susquehanna University 42200 76800 0.4507 2,246 1204 0.8143
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,246

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

269 Kean University 42400 48300 0.1222 11,758 1040 0.759
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

270 University of Georgia 42900 48700 0.1176 32,399 1382 0.377
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

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

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

272 University of Puget Sound 43200 87300 0.5054 1,594 1292 0.7225
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

273 University of Maryland-College Park 43500 53600 0.1886 31,133 1463 0.4479
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

274 Texas Christian University 43600 87400 0.5014 11,049 1283 0.4449
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$87,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

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

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

421

Est. Median SAT

837

Acceptance Rate

41.1 %

276 University at Buffalo 44100 46700 0.0557 20,359 1303 0.7418
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

277 California Institute of the Arts 44400 84900 0.4772 868 0 0.3234
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Sticker Price

$84,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.3 %

278 Berklee College of Music 44800 80400 0.4428 7,549 0 0.4353
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

43.5 %

279 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2752 31,253 1272 0.773
#279

#279 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 %

280 Duquesne University 45200 70500 0.3586 5,371 1274 0.8356
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$70,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

5,371

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

281 Wagner College 46900 73400 0.361 1,666 1240 0.88
#281

#281 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 %

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

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

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

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

284 Mercer University 48600 63700 0.2372 4,690 1273 0.6889
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

285 DePaul University 49200 66000 0.2547 14,188 1254 0.7589
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

286 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 49800 62200 0.1995 37,140 1406 0.4237
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

287 Lynn University 51500 66000 0.2197 2,861 1130 0.7347
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

2,861

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

288 Virginia Commonwealth University 52100 52800 0.0133 21,210 1148 0.9262
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

289 George Mason University 53200 61000 0.1279 28,334 1268 0.8748
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

290 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

291 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 53600 62800 0.1465 23,920 1397 0.5973
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

292 Emerson College 54500 82600 0.3402 3,908 1359 0.5131
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

293 Elon University 55600 68900 0.1932 6,452 1215 0.6635
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

294 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58100 64100 0.0936 42,604 1336 0.6056
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

295 Indiana University-Bloomington 60700 63000 0.0362 38,093 1302 0.7821
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

296 University of Oregon 66700 68900 0.0331 20,622 1250 0.883
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

297 The New School 68200 90100 0.2431 6,591 1268 0.6347
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

298 Gonzaga University 70600 76600 0.0783 5,281 1329 0.8169
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$76,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,281

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

299 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,940

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

65.8 %

300 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

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

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