Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science and Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2026

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.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
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

1 United States Military Academy 0 0 0 4,473 1326 0.1245
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,473

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

12.5 %

3 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#3

#3 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 %

4 Princeton University 3800 82600 0.954 5,813 1535 0.0462
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

4 Trinity College 3800 92800 0.9594 2,204 1393 0.2925
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,204

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

29.3 %

6 University of Chicago 4000 95000 0.9582 7,598 1535 0.0448
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

7 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

8 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 34,454 1435 0.1564
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

9 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

10 Colby College 5600 91300 0.9383 2,412 1497 0.0709
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 Wesleyan University 5800 93700 0.9385 3,805 1484 0.1649
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

12 Harvard University 5900 95600 0.9384 8,844 1535 0.0365
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

12 Smith College 5900 96800 0.9395 2,549 1477 0.21
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Sticker Price

$96,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

1,477

Acceptance Rate

21.0 %

14 Davidson College 6000 89900 0.9332 1,869 1454 0.1337
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,869

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

13.4 %

15 Bates College 6400 92900 0.9309 1,760 1469 0.1332
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

15 Swarthmore College 6400 93800 0.9319 1,623 1520 0.0746
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

17 Whitworth University 6700 45700 0.8527 1,867 1211 0.8978
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,867

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

18 Amherst College 6800 96200 0.9298 1,914 1514 0.0901
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

19 Brandeis University 7600 94700 0.9196 3,632 1454 0.405
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,632

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

20 Vanderbilt University 7700 96200 0.9195 7,221 1527 0.0586
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

21 Brigham Young University 8000 22000 0.6362 32,952 1374 0.6778
#21

#21 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 %

22 Bowdoin College 8100 89900 0.9101 1,881 1505 0.0713
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,505

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

23 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8200 90000 0.9093 4,535 1542 0.0455
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

4,535

Est. Median SAT

1,542

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

24 Columbia University in the City of New York 8300 97100 0.915 9,164 1535 0.0399
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$97,100

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

24 Emory University 8300 92500 0.9102 7,407 1499 0.1065
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.7 %

26 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#26

#26 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 %

27 Hamilton College 9100 89100 0.8981 2,031 1499 0.1362
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

28 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9089 8,220 1513 0.1206
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

29 Grinnell College 9400 91400 0.8973 1,788 1462 0.1451
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

14.5 %

29 Pomona College 9400 90100 0.8959 1,700 1520 0.0709
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

29 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

29 Washington and Lee University 9400 96200 0.9025 1,886 1488 0.1397
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

33 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

33 Wellesley College 9500 91300 0.8961 2,407 1500 0.1405
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

35 Bucknell University 9600 91800 0.8959 3,920 1396 0.2893
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

36 Haverford College 9700 97600 0.9007 1,431 1499 0.1237
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

37 Rice University 9800 89100 0.8903 4,789 1535 0.08
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

37 University of Guam 9800 10700 0.0842 2,549 0 0
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Sticker Price

$10,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

2,549

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

39 Stephen F Austin State University 10100 27800 0.6356 9,129 1075 0.9399
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,129

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

40 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 10200 29200 0.6515 267 0 1
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

267

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

40 University of California-Davis 10200 38100 0.7328 32,273 1290 0.4183
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

42 Southern Utah University 10300 22200 0.5371 13,126 1140 0.8179
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

13,126

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

43 Reed College 10500 83700 0.8745 1,346 1399 0.2461
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reed College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,346

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.6 %

43 Valdosta State University 10500 24800 0.5775 7,166 1015 0.7229
#43

#43 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 %

45 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 10600 26000 0.5929 22,033 1321 0.3132
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

45 Colgate University 10600 95800 0.889 3,193 1488 0.1388
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,800

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

47 University of Notre Dame 10700 86200 0.8763 8,880 1500 0.1127
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

8,880

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

11.3 %

48 Bryn Mawr College 10800 88300 0.8781 1,360 1383 0.2943
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

49 Duke University 10900 93600 0.8838 6,523 1527 0.0571
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

50 Georgetown College 11100 61900 0.8205 1,111 1120 0.9106
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,111

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

50 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

52 Carleton College 11200 74000 0.848 2,128 1490 0.2041
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

52 Georgetown University 11200 92700 0.8792 7,833 1457 0.1291
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

52 The University of Tennessee-Martin 11200 24800 0.5489 6,809 1110 0.882
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,809

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

55 Eastern Washington University 11500 31200 0.6315 6,952 995 0.9075
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,952

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

55 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

55 University of California-San Diego 11500 39700 0.7102 34,955 1375 0.2671
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

58 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5832 22,990 1090 0.8961
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

22,990

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

59 California State University-Sacramento 11700 30700 0.6186 28,820 1035 0.9399
#59

#59 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 %

59 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 26900 0.5645 21,118 980 0.9992
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

21,118

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

61 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

61 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5763 20,885 1420 0.1534
#61

#61 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 %

63 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

63 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11900 25700 0.5363 46,815 1378 0.6057
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

65 University of Central Florida 12000 25300 0.525 59,552 1280 0.4011
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

65 University of Houston 12000 28400 0.5781 39,257 1249 0.7392
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

65 University of West Florida 12000 21500 0.4413 9,970 1149 0.5824
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

65 Vassar College 12000 92400 0.8704 2,462 1499 0.1857
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

65 Wake Forest University 12000 91900 0.869 5,490 1469 0.2167
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

5,490

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.7 %

70 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12100 28900 0.5822 8,320 1090 0.8858
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,320

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

71 Dickinson College 12400 92100 0.8657 2,311 1393 0.4209
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

71 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#71

#71 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 %

73 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

73 University of California-Merced 12500 41900 0.7018 8,372 1070 0.9053
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

75 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 12600 12600 0 25,255 1134 0.7517
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Sticker Price

$12,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

25,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

75 Colorado College 12600 94600 0.8669 2,031 1357 0.1847
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

77 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#77

#77 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 %

77 University of North Carolina Asheville 12700 21800 0.4177 3,032 1248 0.9192
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

79 Boston University 12800 92800 0.8622 18,805 1475 0.1111
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

79 Fort Hays State University 12800 22600 0.4341 10,172 1075 0.9026
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Sticker Price

$22,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

79 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12800 26500 0.5164 12,507 1010 0.8897
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,507

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

79 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 12800 20300 0.3686 5,437 1060 0.9326
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,437

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

83 California State University-San Bernardino 12900 30800 0.5818 15,365 990 0.9374
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

84 University of Michigan-Flint 13000 46300 0.719 5,011 1109 0.7046
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

85 Truman State University 13100 21700 0.3961 3,265 1302 0.8377
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

86 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 13200 19400 0.3197 14,416 1210 0.8851
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

87 Denison University 13400 69300 0.8059 2,394 1412 0.1739
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

87 Mount Holyoke College 13400 89900 0.8512 2,178 1449 0.3603
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,178

Est. Median SAT

1,449

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

87 St Olaf College 13400 75900 0.8235 3,124 1378 0.4832
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

87 William Jewell College 13400 39800 0.6628 924 1085 0.3836
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

924

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

38.4 %

91 The University of Texas at Dallas 13500 19400 0.304 21,858 1283 0.6513
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

21,858

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

91 Trinity University 13500 69600 0.8064 2,518 1423 0.2592
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

93 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

94 Middlebury College 13800 89900 0.8466 2,760 1499 0.1075
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

94 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

96 Brown University 13900 94000 0.8521 7,910 1535 0.0539
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

96 California State University-Bakersfield 13900 30600 0.5459 8,865 925 0.9385
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

98 Wesleyan College 14000 43800 0.6802 496 1065 0.591
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

496

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

99 Grand Valley State University 14100 25300 0.4432 19,002 1084 0.8302
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

99 Union College 14100 92400 0.8473 2,065 1393 0.4392
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,065

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

43.9 %

101 Lincoln University 14200 32600 0.5638 1,545 890 0.6572
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,545

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

102 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

103 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

103 Florida Gulf Coast University 14400 20300 0.29 14,463 1125 0.6344
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,463

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

105 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,399 1527 0.0769
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

105 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 5,272 1050 0.9343
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

107 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,528 1475 0.3654
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

107 Stanford University 14800 71700 0.794 7,904 1535 0.0361
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

109 University of St Thomas 14900 50900 0.7075 3,365 1095 0.8992
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,365

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

110 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8331 17,432 1490 0.0522
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

111 Austin Peay State University 15100 29100 0.4815 8,926 1075 0.9641
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

112 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 36,236 1100 0.8932
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

113 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

113 University of California-Irvine 15300 38000 0.5977 30,204 1333 0.2857
#113

#113 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 %

115 Coastal Carolina University 15400 27200 0.4339 10,811 1145 0.7527
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

115 College of the Holy Cross 15400 86400 0.8221 3,126 1338 0.1761
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

115 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 15400 25600 0.3977 10,202 1140 0.8109
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

118 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

118 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8254 2,896 1440 0.3418
#118

#118 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 %

120 Florida State University 15600 22900 0.3184 32,720 1360 0.2422
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

121 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

122 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 15800 24200 0.3478 7,890 1110 0.2056
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,890

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

20.6 %

122 Sam Houston State University 15800 30300 0.4782 17,787 1030 0.9026
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

124 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38500 0.5862 37,140 1406 0.4237
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

125 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

125 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.54 22,085 1176 0.9348
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

127 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,082 1135 0.4627
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

127 Portland State University 16100 26100 0.3811 15,414 1094 0.9087
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

127 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 16100 25400 0.3667 9,302 1125 0.9735
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

9,302

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

130 Eastern Michigan University 16300 36100 0.547 10,470 1055 0.7964
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

131 Grove City College 16400 39700 0.5876 2,341 1266 0.7232
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

131 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 16400 28200 0.4179 7,353 1085 0.9077
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

133 SUNY College at Geneseo 16500 26400 0.3744 3,881 1279 0.6645
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

133 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

135 Connecticut College 16700 95300 0.8244 1,990 1421 0.3704
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$95,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

1,990

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

135 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 16700 35700 0.5323 12,122 1283 0.8304
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

137 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#137

#137 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 %

138 Maharishi International University 16900 32800 0.4848 922 1089 0.957
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA

Sticker Price

$32,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

922

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

138 Morehead State University 16900 28000 0.3962 8,258 1140 0.7721
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

140 West Virginia University 17000 40900 0.5841 18,206 1125 0.89
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

141 Eureka College 17100 44800 0.6189 527 1020 0.8499
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eureka College
Eureka, IL

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

527

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

141 SUNY at Fredonia 17100 27800 0.3854 2,771 1258 0.777
#141

#141 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 %

143 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

143 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

145 Randolph College 17300 51700 0.6658 694 1140 0.9371
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

145 Whitman College 17300 85500 0.798 1,561 1399 0.3815
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

147 University of Louisville 17500 29100 0.399 17,086 1148 0.7941
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

148 Barnard College 17600 99700 0.8232 3,487 1499 0.0884
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$99,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,487

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

148 University of Lynchburg 17600 54900 0.6787 1,595 1104 0.4301
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

148 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,132 1099 0.9617
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

151 Houston Christian University 17700 56800 0.6883 2,899 1090 0.8444
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Houston Christian University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,899

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.4 %

151 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#151

#151 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 %

151 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

154 University at Albany 17800 30800 0.4221 12,666 1223 0.691
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

154 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

156 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 10,314 1490 0.1643
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

157 Bridgewater State University 18000 25400 0.2909 8,270 1180 0.8781
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$25,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

8,270

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

157 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,051 1064 0.9234
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

159 Muhlenberg College 18200 74700 0.7561 1,737 1353 0.7199
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,737

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

159 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,517 1180 0.8055
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

161 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,006 1165 0.7823
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

161 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 32,580 1200 0.7265
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

161 University of California-Berkeley 18300 43500 0.5798 33,070 1407 0.1098
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

161 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

165 Central Washington University 18400 22700 0.1892 10,317 1045 0.9062
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

165 Occidental College 18400 89200 0.7941 1,881 1447 0.4417
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

165 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

168 East Tennessee State University 18500 26100 0.2907 10,829 1124 0.8619
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

169 Simpson College 18600 60500 0.6923 1,235 1430 0.8622
#169

#169 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 %

169 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.428 2,821 1175 0.753
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

171 SUNY Old Westbury 18700 24400 0.2339 4,260 1110 0.8363
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,260

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

171 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

171 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 18700 24700 0.2425 9,351 1195 0.8234
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

174 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quincy University
Quincy, IL

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,072

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

174 The University of Montana 18900 25200 0.2497 7,891 1225 0.9586
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,891

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

176 Scripps College 19000 94900 0.8002 1,117 1475 0.3829
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,900

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

176 Xavier University of Louisiana 19000 46000 0.5868 2,688 1075 0.6904
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

178 University of Central Oklahoma 19100 22700 0.1586 10,777 1075 0.7812
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

179 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 19200 26700 0.2813 4,891 1095 0.9205
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,891

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

179 University of Rhode Island 19200 33900 0.4337 14,376 1148 0.7216
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,376

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

181 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3551 60,710 1278 0.5743
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

182 University of Missouri-Columbia 19400 36900 0.4748 24,449 1256 0.7847
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$36,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

183 Carson-Newman University 19500 51900 0.6245 1,596 1110 0.9045
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,596

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

183 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

185 Gallaudet University 19600 44600 0.5604 875 895 0.5806
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

875

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

185 Olivet Nazarene University 19600 61600 0.681 2,711 1104 0.5586
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

185 University of Arizona 19600 30900 0.3663 44,848 1233 0.8614
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

188 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#188

#188 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 %

188 SUNY at Purchase College 19700 28000 0.2959 3,257 1294 0.7405
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,257

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

190 Bethel University 19800 54500 0.6372 1,065 1030 0.9766
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,065

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

191 Alma College 19900 64800 0.6931 1,159 1135 0.5703
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alma College
Alma, MI

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,159

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

191 Loyola University New Orleans 19900 72100 0.7238 3,007 1155 0.9305
#191

#191 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 %

191 Ouachita Baptist University 19900 58200 0.6583 1,729 1209 0.6752
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

191 University of Alabama in Huntsville 19900 30500 0.3473 6,800 1293 0.6857
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,800

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

191 University of New Orleans 19900 30600 0.3502 5,419 1040 0.7431
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

191 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19900 78700 0.7472 17,885 1470 0.1681
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

197 Franklin and Marshall College 20000 90300 0.7785 1,808 1396 0.2819
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

197 The College of Idaho 20000 59900 0.6661 1,041 1189 0.491
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

49.1 %

197 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

200 Iowa State University 20100 24200 0.1724 25,628 1207 0.8866
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$24,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

200 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

200 University of Hawaii at Manoa 20100 32300 0.3775 15,375 1103 0.866
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

200 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 20100 22800 0.1184 10,632 1075 0.8859
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

204 Coe College 20200 76500 0.7353 1,195 1229 0.6404
#204

#204 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 %

204 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

204 Lindenwood University 20200 35800 0.4361 4,663 1209 0.5684
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

207 Carroll University 20300 61600 0.6708 2,581 1174 0.6684
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

207 North Park University 20300 53200 0.6183 1,841 1075 0.6851
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

207 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#207

#207 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 %

210 Eastern Illinois University 20400 28100 0.2736 6,785 985 0.6535
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

210 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

5,255

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

212 Claremont McKenna College 20500 98000 0.791 1,390 1507 0.0959
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

212 State University of New York at Cortland 20500 27700 0.2597 5,911 1175 0.5979
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

59.8 %

214 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

214 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

20,444

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

85.0 %

216 Stetson University 20700 79100 0.7387 2,349 1179 0.716
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

217 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1160 0.8921
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

217 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20800 57800 0.6405 1,932 1193 0.9278
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,932

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

219 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 20900 24900 0.1606 5,823 1115 0.8619
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

219 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20900 70000 0.7019 1,463 1200 0.7982
#219

#219 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 %

219 Southern Virginia University 20900 46700 0.5524 936 1094 0.9642
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

219 University of Memphis 20900 29600 0.2942 15,770 1075 0.7203
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

219 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

219 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1303 7,711 1129 0.9274
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

225 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

226 Northern Michigan University 21300 33100 0.3565 6,684 1100 0.8402
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,684

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

227 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7016 1,384 1226 0.7154
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

227 Saint Peter's University 21500 64100 0.6646 2,263 1070 0.903
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,263

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

229 Rocky Mountain College 21600 52000 0.5843 851 1075 0.6961
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

851

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

229 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1149
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

231 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 21700 52700 0.5886 1,041 1040 0.5687
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,041

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

231 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1434 3,184 1069 0.7539
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

233 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

233 Loras College 21800 58400 0.6271 1,123 1110 0.9986
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

235 Le Moyne College 21900 58100 0.6226 2,529 1255 0.8298
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,529

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

235 Marian University 21900 59800 0.6333 2,378 1085 0.9546
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

235 Missouri Western State University 21900 28800 0.2375 3,491 0 0
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,491

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

238 Lycoming College 22000 65800 0.6663 1,012 1189 0.7407
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,012

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

238 Niagara University 22000 57400 0.6165 2,692 1160 0.8737
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,692

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

238 Sterling College 22000 53900 0.591 670 1070 0.4817
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sterling College
Sterling, KS

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

670

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

241 McDaniel College 22100 63900 0.6538 1,620 1155 0.7793
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,620

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

242 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

242 Nelson University 22300 55500 0.5982 1,479 990 0.8902
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

242 Newman University 22300 54000 0.5867 2,529 1069 0.7398
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Newman University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$54,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,529

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

242 The University of the South 22300 77400 0.7115 1,644 1340 0.569
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

246 Lake Forest College 22500 75400 0.7021 1,814 1323 0.5681
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,814

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

247 New York University 22600 91800 0.7535 29,060 1520 0.0923
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

247 Old Dominion University 22600 32400 0.3023 17,746 1205 0.9036
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

247 Spurgeon College 22600 25700 0.1219 1,126 1115 0.964
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spurgeon College
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,126

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

247 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

247 University of the Ozarks 22600 41200 0.4518 778 1120 0.5951
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

778

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

252 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

253 Hope College 22800 60100 0.6204 3,395 1241 0.7924
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

253 Oklahoma City University 22800 64400 0.6461 1,514 1174 0.7702
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

255 Ohio Dominican University 23000 55400 0.5849 843 1171 0.9423
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,171

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

255 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

255 Southern Connecticut State University 23000 36800 0.3747 7,252 1005 0.9147
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

255 Washington & Jefferson College 23000 44200 0.4793 1,306 1138 0.8064
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,306

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

259 Hamline University 23100 56500 0.5907 1,806 1163 0.8763
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

259 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

259 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 23100 29000 0.2033 7,490 1140 0.918
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

262 Monmouth College 23200 61400 0.6217 713 1120 0.9093
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

713

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

263 Aquinas College 23500 53400 0.5604 1,088 1035 0.8988
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,088

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

263 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

263 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

266 University of South Carolina-Columbia 23600 24900 0.0522 30,187 1292 0.6015
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

267 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

268 Millikin University 23800 43700 0.4549 1,495 1020 0.6668
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,495

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

268 Saint Norbert College 23800 63800 0.6267 1,970 1193 0.8574
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,970

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

270 Calvin University 23900 53500 0.5532 3,356 1222 0.7091
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

270 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0819 7,619 1120 0.9878
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

270 Wittenberg University 23900 65400 0.6345 1,227 1178 0.7235
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Sticker Price

$65,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,227

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

273 Dominican University 24000 56000 0.5712 2,690 1005 0.9032
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,690

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

273 Minnesota State University, Mankato 24000 27100 0.1154 13,433 1145 0.8844
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

275 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

275 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 39300 0.3873 23,920 1397 0.5973
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

277 Indiana State University 24200 32400 0.2532 6,224 1020 0.8077
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

6,224

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

278 University of Illinois Springfield 24300 40500 0.3993 2,309 1099 0.8588
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,309

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

279 Maryville College 24400 58400 0.5823 1,132 1167 0.6092
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville College
Maryville, TN

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

279 Skidmore College 24400 89100 0.7258 2,704 1418 0.2105
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

279 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

282 King's College 24500 63100 0.6121 1,568 1170 0.9311
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,568

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

283 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 24600 40500 0.3927 25,900 1375 0.5808
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

284 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

284 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

286 American University 24800 81600 0.6963 7,476 1375 0.6196
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

286 Augustana College 24800 72800 0.6586 2,522 1163 0.6268
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

286 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

289 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 27800 0.1036 4,083 1075 0.8384
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

4,083

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

290 Augsburg University 25200 56400 0.5536 2,527 1065 0.8198
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,527

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

290 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 25200 37900 0.3348 5,661 1085 0.982
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

290 Drury University 25200 52900 0.5235 1,391 1228 0.5758
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,228

Acceptance Rate

57.6 %

290 Illinois State University 25200 36400 0.3074 19,107 1120 0.8815
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

19,107

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

290 St Catherine University 25200 71900 0.6488 2,498 1140 0.9185
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,498

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

290 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 640 1100 0.792
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

640

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

296 Roberts Wesleyan University 25300 60200 0.58 1,393 1142 0.7063
#296

#296 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 %

297 University of Hawaii at Hilo 25400 38300 0.337 2,292 1005 0.6063
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,292

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

298 Ave Maria University 25500 46600 0.453 1,301 1164 0.4139
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

298 Ball State University 25500 25500 0 15,189 1170 0.855
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

298 California State University-Stanislaus 25500 36800 0.3072 8,455 950 0.9814
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

298 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

302 Seattle Pacific University 25800 70000 0.6314 1,776 1180 0.834
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,776

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

303 Saint Mary's College 25900 80400 0.6777 1,505 1249 0.7597
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,505

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

304 Messiah University 26000 54300 0.5209 2,618 1241 0.7897
#304

#304 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 %

304 Mount Mary University 26000 57200 0.5448 752 1025 0.6233
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

752

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

304 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#304

#304 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 %

307 University of Mount Saint Vincent 26100 64300 0.5937 2,725 1100 0.8511
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$64,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

308 University of Mobile 26200 48300 0.4572 1,308 1209 0.7789
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

308 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5402 740 1275 0.7134
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

740

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

310 Kenyon College 26300 89800 0.7071 2,249 1433 0.3103
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,249

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

311 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

311 Columbia College 26400 46900 0.4372 5,207 1145 0.4714
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,207

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

311 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

311 Hollins University 26400 68000 0.6116 665 1244 0.6795
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

665

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

311 St. Mary's University 26400 59800 0.5587 2,149 1084 0.9776
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

316 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 1,972 1161 0.9523
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

316 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

316 Geneva College 26500 50300 0.4743 1,260 1143 0.7905
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,260

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

316 University of Southern Mississippi 26500 26500 0 10,193 1181 0.9912
#316

#316 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

320 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,541

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

320 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#320

#320 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

322 Linfield University 26700 70600 0.6216 1,652 1145 0.8517
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

322 University of Arkansas 26700 28900 0.0738 28,859 1179 0.743
#322

#322 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

324 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#324

#324 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

325 Wingate University 26900 65000 0.5868 2,673 1100 0.9113
#325

#325 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 %

326 Kansas State University 27000 31400 0.141 15,650 1164 0.8169
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

326 University of Idaho 27000 45200 0.4023 9,574 1119 0.7553
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

9,574

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

326 University of the Incarnate Word 27000 61400 0.5604 4,638 1030 0.9814
#326

#326 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

329 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.2581 32,756 1005 0.9345
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

329 Hobart William Smith Colleges 27100 88300 0.693 1,794 1308 0.6399
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

329 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1322 8,268 1110 0.8949
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

329 University of Minnesota Duluth 27100 31800 0.1458 8,426 1235 0.8875
#329

#329 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

333 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#333

#333 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 %

334 Lewis & Clark College 27300 84100 0.6749 2,139 1319 0.7849
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,139

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

334 Wright State University-Main Campus 27300 36500 0.2522 7,505 1073 0.9633
#334

#334 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

336 Eastern Connecticut State University 27400 37900 0.2773 4,174 1165 0.8298
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Sticker Price

$37,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,174

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

336 Kennesaw State University 27400 27400 0 42,760 1120 0.6919
#336

#336 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,760

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

338 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#338

#338 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 %

339 College of Saint Benedict 27600 68900 0.5999 1,391 1164 0.9152
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

339 Drew University 27600 64700 0.5733 1,626 1226 0.6783
#339

#339 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

339 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#339

#339 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 %

342 Canisius University 27800 54700 0.492 1,724 1186 0.7236
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,724

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

342 Mount St. Mary's University 27800 61400 0.5467 1,830 1164 0.7381
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,830

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

342 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

342 Saint Edward's University 27800 73200 0.6205 2,499 1128 0.8142
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

342 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#342

#342 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 %

342 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27800 31100 0.104 19,701 1214 0.8749
#342

#342 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

348 Florida Southern College 27900 63200 0.559 2,682 1264 0.6442
#348

#348 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 %

348 Oakland University 27900 39300 0.2899 12,587 1130 0.8784
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

348 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#348

#348 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

351 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#351

#351 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

352 Agnes Scott College 28100 69200 0.5937 843 1269 0.6215
#352

#352 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

353 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

353 Goucher College 28200 77000 0.6335 981 1233 0.7771
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

981

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

353 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4165 1,948 1197 0.7614
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

353 Mississippi State University 28200 32300 0.1277 18,567 1214 0.7764
#353

#353 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

18,567

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

357 Weber State University 28300 33900 0.1651 31,672 0 0
#357

#357 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

358 Illinois Wesleyan University 28400 73800 0.6158 1,582 1248 0.3931
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,582

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

358 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#358

#358 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

360 Webster University 28500 54700 0.4792 2,322 1109 0.8623
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

360 Winthrop University 28500 38600 0.2624 3,969 1130 0.7925
#360

#360 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,969

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

362 Elmhurst University 28600 67000 0.5734 3,213 1148 0.7364
#362

#362 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 %

362 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.4003 2,868 1049 0.9716
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

362 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

362 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#362

#362 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

4,223

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

366 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#366

#366 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

367 New England College 28800 65800 0.5624 1,032 930 0.9213
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

367 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 28800 36700 0.2151 28,674 980 0.9419
#367

#367 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

367 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#367

#367 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 %

370 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

370 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#370

#370 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

372 University of Detroit Mercy 29000 48100 0.3974 3,422 1154 0.7542
#372

#372 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

373 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,045 1309 0.8134
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,045

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

373 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#373

#373 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 %

373 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 29100 31400 0.0742 9,501 1195 0.755
#373

#373 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,501

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

376 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2852 1,354 1110 0.7777
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,354

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

376 Creighton University 29200 68000 0.5709 4,377 1328 0.7975
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

4,377

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

376 Regis University 29200 67200 0.5651 2,689 1222 0.8646
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,689

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

376 Transylvania University 29200 64800 0.5495 1,006 1277 0.8655
#376

#376 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

380 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6355 2,266 1381 0.3954
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

380 Manhattanville University 29300 68500 0.5723 1,466 1160 0.8734
#380

#380 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

382 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

382 University of Mary Washington 29400 32400 0.0925 3,660 1283 0.7978
#382

#382 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,660

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

384 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#384

#384 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

385 Montana State University 29600 31900 0.072 15,046 1184 0.8214
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

15,046

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

385 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#385

#385 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

387 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 29700 43900 0.3237 9,847 1090 0.9309
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

387 Morgan State University 29700 41900 0.2914 9,027 965 0.8223
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

387 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 29700 31600 0.0601 6,835 1090 0.7147
#387

#387 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

6,835

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

390 University of Missouri-St Louis 29800 37200 0.1986 12,317 1152 0.6267
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

390 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.289 11,013 1229 0.9202
#390

#390 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

392 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

392 Southwestern College 30000 64400 0.5342 938 1025 0.7555
#392

#392 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

938

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

394 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 9,103 1040 0.5161
#394

#394 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

9,103

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

51.6 %

395 Baker University 30200 54800 0.4491 1,530 924 0.9419
#395

#395 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,530

Est. Median SAT

924

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

396 Willamette University 30400 79200 0.6162 1,661 1354 0.7709
#396

#396 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

397 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#397

#397 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

398 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5446 1,442 1239 0.7384
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,442

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

398 Assumption University 30600 74400 0.5884 1,713 1085 0.8298
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

398 Central College 30600 36800 0.1686 1,084 1145 0.8617
#398

#398 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

401 George Mason University 30700 35700 0.1399 28,334 1268 0.8748
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

401 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4384 3,163 1165 0.9347
#401

#401 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 %

401 Wheaton College 30700 84800 0.638 2,150 1363 0.874
#401

#401 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,150

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

404 Friends University 30800 53600 0.4255 1,548 1064 0.5522
#404

#404 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 %

404 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,312 1094 0.8199
#404

#404 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

404 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 30800 77600 0.6029 5,044 1274 0.8883
#404

#404 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,044

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

404 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#404

#404 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 %

404 The College of Wooster 30800 82400 0.6263 1,738 1344 0.5953
#404

#404 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

409 Wofford College 30900 73200 0.5783 1,817 1305 0.5194
#409

#409 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

410 Frostburg State University 31000 43000 0.2792 3,422 1095 0.8918
#410

#410 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

410 Ohio Northern University 31000 63500 0.5119 2,706 1269 0.744
#410

#410 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$63,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,706

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

410 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,181 1354 0.3297
#410

#410 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

413 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#413

#413 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

413 Taylor University 31100 59100 0.473 2,503 1229 0.7353
#413

#413 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 %

413 University of North Dakota 31100 33700 0.0779 11,033 1150 0.769
#413

#413 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

416 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#416

#416 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

417 University of North Florida 31300 33000 0.0516 13,735 1150 0.5324
#417

#417 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$33,000

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

417 University of Southern Indiana 31300 41800 0.2517 7,600 1145 0.9581
#417

#417 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

419 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,525 1281 0.556
#419

#419 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 %

420 Columbia International University 31700 44800 0.2931 965 1079 0.9447
#420

#420 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$44,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

965

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

421 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.546 14,915 1321 0.5128
#421

#421 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 %

421 Saint Michael's College 31900 68500 0.5346 1,120 1240 0.8451
#421

#421 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

421 University of Missouri-Kansas City 31900 39200 0.1859 10,166 1190 0.7218
#421

#421 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,166

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

424 Rockhurst University 32000 62500 0.4872 2,303 1124 0.6959
#424

#424 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

424 The College of New Jersey 32000 45400 0.2949 7,435 1248 0.6229
#424

#424 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

424 University of Dallas 32000 79200 0.5954 1,444 1235 0.5344
#424

#424 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,444

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

427 Bridgewater College 32100 40200 0.2023 1,407 1174 0.9172
#427

#427 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

1,407

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

427 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#427

#427 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 %

427 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 32100 88600 0.6375 1,785 1319 0.6773
#427

#427 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

430 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6259 2,104 1369 0.389
#430

#430 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 %

431 Marymount University 32400 72600 0.5538 2,503 1095 0.9316
#431

#431 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

431 SUNY Brockport 32400 35800 0.095 5,816 1195 0.7068
#431

#431 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,816

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

70.7 %

433 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#433

#433 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 %

433 DePauw University 32500 70300 0.5384 1,917 1321 0.5719
#433

#433 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

433 Lipscomb University 32500 57800 0.4371 3,336 1260 0.6773
#433

#433 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,336

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

433 University of Scranton 32500 78700 0.5872 3,613 1250 0.8123
#433

#433 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

437 Samford University 32600 64600 0.4955 4,210 1199 0.8236
#437

#437 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

438 Berry College 32700 60900 0.4633 2,254 1219 0.64
#438

#438 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

438 Franciscan University of Steubenville 32700 44700 0.2684 3,219 1226 0.5836
#438

#438 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,219

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

438 Roanoke College 32700 55300 0.4089 1,793 1214 0.8306
#438

#438 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

438 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#438

#438 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 %

442 Drake University 32800 68500 0.5218 2,585 1259 0.6385
#442

#442 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

442 Hendrix College 32800 59300 0.4466 1,100 1260 0.5565
#442

#442 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,100

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

442 North Carolina State University 32800 54800 0.4003 28,422 1378 0.4174
#442

#442 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

445 Carroll College 32900 60100 0.4527 1,112 1179 0.7093
#445

#445 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

445 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#445

#445 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

447 Belmont Abbey College 33200 38000 0.1264 1,298 1094 0.7465
#447

#447 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

1,298

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

447 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#447

#447 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

449 Ursinus College 33300 83700 0.6026 1,502 1303 0.9177
#449

#449 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,502

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

450 Kalamazoo College 33400 80100 0.5828 1,166 1250 0.7532
#450

#450 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

450 Rutgers University-Camden 33400 38000 0.121 3,857 1168 0.6629
#450

#450 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,857

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

450 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#450

#450 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

453 Cleveland State University 33500 37300 0.1019 9,482 1069 0.913
#453

#453 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

453 Fort Lewis College 33500 41400 0.191 3,392 1109 0.773
#453

#453 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

455 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#455

#455 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 %

455 Emmanuel College 33600 71400 0.5294 1,909 1255 0.7565
#455

#455 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

455 Spring Hill College 33600 41600 0.1924 782 1114 0.7657
#455

#455 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

455 Yeshiva University 33600 76500 0.5606 2,930 1408 0.5562
#455

#455 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$76,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,930

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

459 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#459

#459 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 %

459 Auburn University 33700 34100 0.0117 27,907 1324 0.4592
#459

#459 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

459 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5881 11,677 1430 0.4709
#459

#459 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

459 Nova Southeastern University 33700 56100 0.3992 7,311 1165 0.7321
#459

#459 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,311

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

463 John Carroll University 33800 73100 0.5379 2,339 1292 0.809
#463

#463 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,339

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

463 Rhode Island College 33800 45100 0.2505 5,154 995 0.9182
#463

#463 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,154

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

465 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33900 41000 0.174 22,364 1159 0.7504
#465

#465 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

465 Southwestern University 33900 82000 0.5865 1,440 1240 0.4305
#465

#465 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 %

465 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 33900 36100 0.0609 33,033 1264 0.8529
#465

#465 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

468 Salisbury University 34100 41700 0.1821 6,288 1250 0.8747
#468

#468 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

468 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#468

#468 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

470 University of St Thomas 34200 70300 0.5138 6,270 1299 0.8536
#470

#470 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

471 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2917 3,126 1060 0.9646
#471

#471 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 %

471 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 34300 35900 0.0446 6,306 1214 0.9075
#471

#471 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

6,306

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

473 Barry University 34400 56400 0.3899 3,232 1005 0.7724
#473

#473 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,232

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

474 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#474

#474 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 %

474 Washburn University 34600 38400 0.0989 5,331 1095 0.9551
#474

#474 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

5,331

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

476 Beloit College 34700 81400 0.5734 1,004 1299 0.6304
#476

#476 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,004

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

63.0 %

476 Washington College 34700 81400 0.5742 923 1272 0.5689
#476

#476 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Sticker Price

$81,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

923

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

478 Gwynedd Mercy University 34900 65100 0.4641 1,301 1110 0.8963
#478

#478 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

478 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#478

#478 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 %

480 Moravian University 35000 79400 0.5593 1,992 1184 0.5417
#480

#480 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,992

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

480 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#480

#480 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

482 California Lutheran University 35100 70000 0.4988 2,297 1254 0.7567
#482

#482 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

483 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#483

#483 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

483 Stockton University 35200 44500 0.2091 7,565 1135 0.8894
#483

#483 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

485 St. Thomas Aquinas College 35400 64400 0.4506 1,889 985 0.9305
#485

#485 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

486 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#486

#486 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

487 New Jersey City University 35700 39800 0.1031 3,871 1015 0.9838
#487

#487 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,871

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

487 State University of New York at New Paltz 35700 35700 0 6,862 1260 0.6161
#487

#487 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,862

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

61.6 %

487 University of the Pacific 35700 71500 0.501 3,249 1298 0.7132
#487

#487 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 %

490 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,838 1348 0.5035
#490

#490 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,838

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

50.4 %

490 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#490

#490 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

492 Siena College 35900 65100 0.4486 3,467 1254 0.6902
#492

#492 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,467

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

493 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2583 2,075 1090 0.8894
#493

#493 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

494 University of Northern Colorado 36200 39100 0.0742 6,480 1085 0.8585
#494

#494 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

495 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#495

#495 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 %

495 Georgia State University 36500 45400 0.1961 27,415 1080 0.5544
#495

#495 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

497 St. Mary's College of Maryland 36600 52500 0.3031 1,616 1254 0.6863
#497

#497 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,616

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

498 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5114 1,893 1255 0.758
#498

#498 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

498 Furman University 36700 82900 0.5571 2,383 1359 0.4295
#498

#498 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 %

498 Loyola University Maryland 36700 78800 0.5343 3,881 1303 0.7549
#498

#498 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

501 California State University-Fresno 36900 43800 0.1577 21,954 995 0.9526
#501

#501 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 %

501 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 36900 37100 0.0054 5,939 1065 0.5878
#501

#501 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

503 University of Connecticut 37300 53600 0.3043 20,056 1329 0.5239
#503

#503 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

504 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 37400 66300 0.436 31,035 1366 0.5478
#504

#504 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

504 Westmont College 37400 80000 0.5322 1,302 1335 0.7705
#504

#504 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

506 University of Southern Maine 37500 37500 0 5,525 1144 0.7923
#506

#506 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

507 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#507

#507 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

508 DePaul University 37800 66000 0.4275 14,188 1254 0.7589
#508

#508 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

508 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1211 0.7472
#508

#508 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 %

510 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2266 1,789 1197 0.634
#510

#510 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

510 Christopher Newport University 38000 51000 0.2551 4,369 1189 0.8604
#510

#510 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,369

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

510 University of Nevada-Reno 38000 45800 0.1704 19,117 1134 0.7371
#510

#510 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,117

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

513 University of Redlands 38100 84200 0.5478 2,049 1226 0.8271
#513

#513 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 %

514 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#514

#514 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

514 University of Illinois Chicago 38200 50600 0.2451 22,495 1252 0.7735
#514

#514 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

516 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53100 0.2729 30,564 1302 0.416
#516

#516 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

517 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#517

#517 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

518 Alvernia University 38800 69400 0.4408 2,192 1195 0.5806
#518

#518 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

519 William Paterson University of New Jersey 38900 50300 0.2268 6,647 1153 0.9008
#519

#519 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,647

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

520 Pacific University 39000 74900 0.4796 1,589 1106 0.8956
#520

#520 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 %

520 Simmons University 39000 54800 0.2881 1,675 1317 0.6998
#520

#520 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,675

Est. Median SAT

1,317

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

522 Albertus Magnus College 39300 73400 0.4644 1,006 975 0.5931
#522

#522 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,006

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

522 Xavier University 39300 68100 0.4232 4,239 1218 0.8641
#522

#522 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

524 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4491 2,030 1170 0.8022
#524

#524 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

524 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0513 38,760 1090 0.9052
#524

#524 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$41,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

524 Saint Vincent College 39400 64600 0.3891 1,284 1135 0.6173
#524

#524 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,284

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

527 Rutgers University-Newark 39600 57900 0.316 7,989 1159 0.7136
#527

#527 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Sticker Price

$57,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,989

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.4 %

527 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#527

#527 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

529 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#529

#529 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

6,146

Est. Median SAT

1,313

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

529 University of South Alabama 39700 39700 0 9,241 1140 0.7096
#529

#529 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

531 Stony Brook University 39900 53000 0.2477 18,263 1410 0.4904
#531

#531 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

531 University of Maine 39900 45200 0.1173 9,601 1205 0.9664
#531

#531 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

9,601

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

533 Saint Anselm College 40000 73700 0.4572 2,094 1205 0.7805
#533

#533 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

534 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#534

#534 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

535 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 40400 50000 0.1922 34,242 1273 0.7333
#535

#535 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

535 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#535

#535 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 %

535 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40400 42500 0.0495 13,921 1119 0.7468
#535

#535 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

535 Wayne State University 40400 46200 0.1256 16,012 1174 0.8116
#535

#535 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

539 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#539

#539 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

9,985

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

540 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#540

#540 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

540 Bethel University 40600 45800 0.1121 2,755 1214 0.878
#540

#540 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

540 Saint Mary's College of California 40600 81500 0.5017 1,954 1175 0.8653
#540

#540 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

540 The University of Texas at San Antonio 40600 52100 0.2208 31,127 1115 0.8679
#540

#540 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

544 Pace University 40700 74800 0.4558 8,038 1260 0.7592
#544

#544 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pace University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,038

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

544 Washington State University 40700 56300 0.2774 21,455 1125 0.8664
#544

#544 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

546 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#546

#546 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

547 Butler University 41200 67900 0.3934 4,489 1279 0.8508
#547

#547 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

547 University of Alabama at Birmingham 41200 42300 0.026 11,959 1260 0.8818
#547

#547 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

549 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.782
#549

#549 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

549 Middle Tennessee State University 41400 46000 0.0999 18,042 1140 0.6909
#549

#549 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

551 Iona University 41500 69900 0.4065 3,382 1220 0.8694
#551

#551 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iona University
New Rochelle, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,382

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

551 University of San Diego 41500 85900 0.517 5,851 1298 0.5238
#551

#551 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$85,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

5,851

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

553 SUNY Oneonta 41700 41700 0 4,681 1234 0.696
#553

#553 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,681

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

554 Oglethorpe University 41900 68600 0.3884 1,396 1216 0.8845
#554

#554 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,396

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

554 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 41900 53200 0.2124 5,731 1174 0.9064
#554

#554 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

5,731

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

556 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#556

#556 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

556 Seattle University 42000 74600 0.4368 4,078 1305 0.7692
#556

#556 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

556 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#556

#556 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 %

556 Western Washington University 42000 51500 0.1846 13,752 1272 0.9325
#556

#556 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

560 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42400 42400 0 14,449 1195 0.784
#560

#560 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

561 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 56200 0.2403 11,355 1222 0.8816
#561

#561 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,355

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

562 Mount Saint Mary's University 43000 80700 0.4674 1,731 1015 0.7313
#562

#562 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$80,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

562 University of Maryland-College Park 43000 53600 0.1979 31,133 1463 0.4479
#562

#562 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,463

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

564 University of Puget Sound 43400 87300 0.5031 1,594 1292 0.7225
#564

#564 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

565 Fairfield University 43500 84300 0.4838 5,391 1350 0.3329
#565

#565 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

566 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0466 6,161 1070 0.8953
#566

#566 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

567 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#567

#567 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 %

568 Union University 43900 66000 0.3351 1,934 1242 0.6041
#568

#568 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union University
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

568 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#568

#568 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

570 Marist University 44100 75800 0.4181 5,551 1279 0.5651
#570

#570 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

5,551

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

570 Providence College 44100 85000 0.4813 4,236 1335 0.5089
#570

#570 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

570 Spelman College 44100 49200 0.1042 3,417 1218 0.2487
#570

#570 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

573 Florida Atlantic University 44400 44400 0 24,876 1130 0.6613
#573

#573 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,876

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

574 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#574

#574 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

575 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#575

#575 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,557

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

576 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#576

#576 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

576 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#576

#576 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

578 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#578

#578 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

579 James Madison University 45200 45200 0 20,973 1260 0.7152
#579

#579 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,973

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

580 Duquesne University 45400 70500 0.3565 5,371 1274 0.8356
#580

#580 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 %

581 High Point University 45500 72900 0.3758 5,135 1263 0.7531
#581

#581 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

High Point University
High Point, NC

Sticker Price

$72,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

5,135

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

581 Towson University 45500 46400 0.0194 16,264 1098 0.8197
#581

#581 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

583 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#583

#583 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

584 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 46100 86300 0.4656 5,741 1438 0.6347
#584

#584 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,741

Est. Median SAT

1,438

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

585 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#585

#585 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$80,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,413

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

586 University of Massachusetts-Boston 46700 57500 0.1878 12,138 1189 0.8378
#586

#586 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

587 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 59700 0.2114 37,985 1390 0.5815
#587

#587 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

587 University of Colorado Boulder 47100 57700 0.1838 32,244 1351 0.7808
#587

#587 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

589 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#589

#589 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 %

590 Biola University 47300 71200 0.3358 3,481 1268 0.7435
#590

#590 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.4 %

591 University of Delaware 48400 61300 0.211 20,026 1294 0.706
#591

#591 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$61,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

592 Purdue University-Main Campus 48600 51200 0.0513 44,819 1327 0.4987
#592

#592 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

593 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 91400 0.4673 8,192 1451 0.1398
#593

#593 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$91,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

594 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#594

#594 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

595 William & Mary 48900 69200 0.2934 7,063 1462 0.3407
#595

#595 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

596 Mercer University 49000 63700 0.2309 4,690 1273 0.6889
#596

#596 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

597 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1532 25,534 1193 0.9294
#597

#597 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

598 University of California-Riverside 49300 66000 0.2532 22,600 1199 0.7639
#598

#598 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

599 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#599

#599 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

600 Binghamton University 50700 52800 0.0403 14,669 1415 0.3861
#600

#600 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,669

Est. Median SAT

1,415

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

601 University of Portland 50900 84800 0.3998 2,986 1277 0.8917
#601

#601 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Portland
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,986

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

602 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#602

#602 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

603 Chapman University 51500 93100 0.4469 7,713 1353 0.6543
#603

#603 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

7,713

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

604 Point Loma Nazarene University 51600 68600 0.2483 3,246 1290 0.8368
#604

#604 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

604 Virginia Commonwealth University 51600 52800 0.0227 21,210 1148 0.9262
#604

#604 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

606 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#606

#606 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

607 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#607

#607 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

608 University of San Francisco 53800 84800 0.3655 5,321 1292 0.6171
#608

#608 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,321

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

609 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#609

#609 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

610 Miami University-Oxford 57400 57400 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#610

#610 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

611 Santa Clara University 57700 85400 0.3243 6,577 1427 0.48
#611

#611 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

612 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58200 64100 0.092 42,604 1336 0.6056
#612

#612 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 %

613 Howard University 60000 66500 0.0978 11,519 1208 0.4134
#613

#613 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

614 Indiana University-Bloomington 60800 63000 0.0338 38,093 1302 0.7821
#614

#614 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

615 Mercyhurst University 60900 68000 0.1044 2,274 1090 0.8102
#615

#615 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

616 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 61000 63200 0.0348 40,684 1331 0.3915
#616

#616 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

617 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#617

#617 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

618 Clemson University 61500 63700 0.0335 23,401 1343 0.3834
#618

#618 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

619 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#619

#619 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

620 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#620

#620 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 %

621 Berea College 69000 69000 0 1,527 1235 0.1934
#621

#621 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

622 Fordham University 70000 95100 0.2638 10,582 1406 0.5931
#622

#622 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

623 Stonehill College 70600 70600 0 2,568 1150 0.6628
#623

#623 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,568

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

624 Covenant College 70700 86300 0.1807 1,087 1260 0.8651
#624

#624 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,087

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

624 Gonzaga University 70700 76600 0.077 5,281 1329 0.8169
#624

#624 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 %

626 Loyola Marymount University 74700 95500 0.2177 7,273 1353 0.4508
#626

#626 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,273

Est. Median SAT

1,353

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

627 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,640 1273 0.4754
#627

#627 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

627 University of California-Santa Cruz 82400 82400 0 17,940 1281 0.6579
#627

#627 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 %

629 The Catholic University of America 82500 82500 0 3,177 1140 0.8278
#629

#629 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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