Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Public Health Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Public Health, General, Public Health Education and Majors in Tennessee for 2026

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Considering a degree in Public Health?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Public Health majors who live in Tennessee.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Public Health degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Tennessee.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of college paid after factoring in financial aid.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Public Health
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Northeastern University Professional Programs 4100 53000 0.9223 2,525 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

2,525

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Johns Hopkins University 4900 88600 0.9446 6,356 1543 0.0644
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,356

Est. Median SAT

1,543

Acceptance Rate

6.4 %

3 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

4 Pitzer College 7500 90700 0.9172 1,242 1279 0.2516
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

5 Georgetown University 9900 92200 0.8927 7,833 1457 0.1291
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

6 Idaho State University 10000 22200 0.5503 10,406 0 0.8396
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

10,406

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

7 Franklin and Marshall College 10200 90100 0.8864 1,808 1396 0.2819
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

8 Cornell University 10300 92000 0.8877 16,128 1521 0.0841
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$92,000

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.4 %

9 Brigham Young University 11200 29000 0.6134 32,221 1374 0.6919
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

32,221

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

10 Dine College 11600 13700 0.1528 1,828 0 0.6036
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dine College
Tsaile, AZ

Sticker Price

$13,700

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11800 28600 0.5884 6,951 1055 0.9437
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

6,951

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

12 Tennessee State University 12000 30400 0.6044 5,057 980 0.7018
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,057

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

13 The University of Texas at Austin 12200 30700 0.6023 43,165 1335 0.2664
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

13 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 12200 27200 0.5522 40,754 1391 0.3915
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

15 Truman State University 12300 21700 0.4329 3,265 1302 0.8377
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Sticker Price

$21,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

3,265

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

16 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 12400 29900 0.5852 12,498 1010 0.8896
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

12,498

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

17 Fairmont State University 12500 21400 0.4164 3,060 1005 0.9924
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,060

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

18 New York University 12700 91800 0.8614 29,060 1520 0.0923
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

18 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 12700 41000 0.6909 8,975 1045 0.9721
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,975

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

20 University of California-San Diego 12800 34000 0.6231 34,955 1375 0.2677
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

21 Saginaw Valley State University 12900 28600 0.5484 6,152 1050 0.7207
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,152

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

22 Utah State University 13000 30000 0.5659 25,920 1176 0.9247
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

25,920

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

23 Texas State University 13200 23200 0.4313 36,268 1100 0.8908
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

36,268

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

24 California State University-Northridge 13500 23200 0.4181 32,499 1005 0.9219
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,499

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

25 University of Delaware 13600 32500 0.5825 19,119 1303 0.6356
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

19,119

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

26 Florida Gulf Coast University 14000 20300 0.3096 14,243 1125 0.7675
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

Sticker Price

$20,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,243

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

27 Denison University 14100 69300 0.7958 2,406 1383 0.1693
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

28 University of North Carolina Asheville 14200 20500 0.3066 3,030 1254 0.9194
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,030

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

28 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 14200 19400 0.2681 14,416 1205 0.8851
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

30 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14600 25800 0.4312 9,982 1125 0.7702
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

31 Goshen College 14700 55800 0.7359 780 995 0.8404
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

32 Trinity University 14800 64800 0.7717 2,518 1402 0.2592
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,402

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

33 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

34 Lehigh University 15200 85700 0.8231 5,911 1436 0.2593
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

35 University of Michigan-Flint 15400 36600 0.5792 5,011 1103 0.7047
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

36 University of South Carolina-Columbia 15500 27700 0.4405 30,187 1292 0.6015
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

37 Central Michigan University 15600 40600 0.6159 10,219 1095 0.8982
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

38 Coastal Carolina University 15800 27200 0.4191 10,811 1145 0.7527
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

38 University of Southern Maine 15800 23000 0.3127 5,525 1129 0.7931
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

40 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15900 25700 0.3808 46,815 1339 0.6057
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

40 Southeastern Louisiana University 15900 28600 0.4446 13,206 1125 0.9387
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,206

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

42 Mississippi University for Women 16000 21400 0.2527 1,995 1075 1
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Sticker Price

$21,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

1,995

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 16300 22300 0.2687 8,765 1209 0.8799
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

8,765

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

44 SUNY College at Potsdam 16500 27700 0.4037 1,831 1060 0.777
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

45 Appalachian State University 16600 19500 0.1485 19,560 1159 0.9014
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

46 Ferris State University 16800 31000 0.4588 8,989 1015 0.9151
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,989

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

47 Voorhees University 16900 27800 0.3926 460 830 0.814
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

460

Est. Median SAT

830

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

48 Augusta University 17100 30700 0.4431 5,684 1125 0.8931
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,684

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

48 The University of Tennessee Southern 17100 28100 0.3908 946 1095 0.8271
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

946

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

48 University of South Florida 17100 17100 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

48 University of Southern California 17100 76000 0.7749 21,023 1485 0.1002
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

52 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 17200 26000 0.338 3,102 1055 0.7533
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,102

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

52 University of Southern Mississippi 17200 23100 0.2552 10,193 1181 0.9912
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

52 Weber State University 17200 22100 0.2219 31,672 1075 1
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

55 Middle Tennessee State University 17300 23300 0.2566 17,668 1124 0.68
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

17,668

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

55 University of Georgia 17300 27100 0.3595 31,514 1336 0.3719
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

31,514

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

37.2 %

57 California State University-Fullerton 17500 20600 0.1499 38,597 0 0.9052
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

57 University of South Carolina Beaufort 17500 24300 0.28 2,067 1025 0.6918
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

59 University of Rochester 17800 93100 0.809 6,580 1469 0.4008
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

60 Texas A&M International University 17900 25100 0.2864 7,004 985 0.4596
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Sticker Price

$25,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

61 Winona State University 18000 23000 0.2164 5,277 1115 0.6848
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

5,277

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

62 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 18100 26700 0.3226 4,894 1090 0.8596
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

4,894

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

62 San Francisco State University 18100 33300 0.4564 20,756 1035 0.9615
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

20,756

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

64 North Carolina Wesleyan University 18200 56400 0.6779 1,215 980 0.7795
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,215

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

65 California State University-East Bay 18300 29700 0.3843 10,562 940 0.9681
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,562

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.8 %

65 Delaware State University 18300 33100 0.4474 4,941 960 0.6167
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

Sticker Price

$33,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,941

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

61.7 %

65 Southwestern Oklahoma State University 18300 22400 0.1832 3,995 1035 1
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,995

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

68 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 18400 25200 0.2698 6,853 1090 0.7147
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

6,853

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

69 Saint Augustine's University 18700 39300 0.5248 173 840 0.3465
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

173

Est. Median SAT

840

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

70 Benedict College 18800 38300 0.5097 1,694 935 0.673
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,694

Est. Median SAT

935

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

70 CUNY Hunter College 18800 26100 0.2797 17,027 1240 0.5422
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

17,027

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

54.2 %

72 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.341 15,650 1164 0.8199
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

73 Eastern Michigan University 19100 36100 0.4709 10,470 1055 0.7964
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

73 Gallaudet University 19100 44200 0.5673 919 875 0.6094
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

919

Est. Median SAT

875

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

75 East Tennessee State University 19200 26400 0.2748 10,633 1124 0.8706
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,633

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

75 Georgia College & State University 19200 21600 0.111 6,006 1155 0.8779
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

6,006

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

77 University of Memphis 19300 26400 0.2695 15,770 1075 0.7203
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,770

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.0 %

78 Loyola University New Orleans 19500 71100 0.726 3,032 1145 0.9305
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

79 Lindenwood University 19600 35800 0.4529 4,663 1170 0.5684
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,663

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

79 Youngstown State University 19600 29300 0.3307 8,436 1065 0.8066
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,436

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

81 University of Northern Iowa 19800 24000 0.1743 7,716 1115 0.8713
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

7,716

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

82 University of Mississippi 19900 27000 0.2629 21,585 1182 0.9658
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

21,585

Est. Median SAT

1,182

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

82 University of Nevada-Reno 19900 28200 0.2943 18,895 1134 0.7371
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

18,895

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

84 Georgia State University 20000 26000 0.2309 27,438 1089 0.5543
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

27,438

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

85 Langston University 20200 30800 0.3446 1,743 902 0.6096
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Langston University
Langston, OK

Sticker Price

$30,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,743

Est. Median SAT

902

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

85 Towson University 20200 30000 0.3262 16,264 1093 0.8198
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

85 Wayne State University 20200 32300 0.3751 16,173 1174 0.7786
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

16,173

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

88 Henderson State University 20600 32700 0.3702 1,493 1075 0.8192
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$32,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,493

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

89 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 20700 57800 0.6414 1,083 1205 0.9278
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$57,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

89 Texas A&M University-College Station 20700 31000 0.3322 60,710 1278 0.5732
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

89 Xavier University of Louisiana 20700 46000 0.5499 2,688 1075 0.6904
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$46,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,688

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

92 East Carolina University 20800 23800 0.1258 21,445 1120 0.8922
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

21,445

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

93 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20900 36200 0.4223 36,588 1367 0.6535
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Piscataway, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

94 Marian University 21000 59800 0.6484 2,492 1085 0.9532
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,492

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

94 Tarleton State University 21000 23000 0.087 15,130 0 0.5256
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

15,130

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

52.6 %

94 West Virginia University 21000 23300 0.0987 18,614 1125 0.778
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$23,300

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

18,614

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

97 Bridgewater State University 21100 28700 0.2639 8,172 1135 0.8919
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,172

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

98 San Diego State University 21200 28100 0.2457 34,637 1208 0.3598
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

98 University of Miami 21200 70800 0.7009 13,250 1406 0.189
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

98 Western Michigan University 21200 32300 0.3437 13,860 1104 0.846
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$32,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,860

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

101 Schreiner University 21300 52600 0.5956 1,062 1070 0.8795
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

101 University of Central Oklahoma 21300 22700 0.0617 10,454 1095 0.8176
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

10,454

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

103 Luther College 21400 71900 0.7022 1,384 1226 0.8402
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

103 University of Missouri-Kansas City 21400 34000 0.3702 10,206 1190 0.7218
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

10,206

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

105 University of West Florida 21500 21500 0 9,661 1120 0.5687
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

106 Union Adventist University 21600 45000 0.52 536 1079 0.9989
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

536

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

107 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21700 56900 0.6177 533 1269 0.5269
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

108 Dillard University 21800 50400 0.5677 1,117 1080 0.4051
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

109 Guilford College 21900 57400 0.6184 1,160 1025 0.8376
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,160

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

109 Missouri Western State University 21900 28800 0.2394 3,494 1015 0.9996
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

3,494

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

109 Northern Arizona University 21900 32000 0.3162 22,991 1145 0.8961
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

22,991

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

112 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 22200 34400 0.3546 14,783 1124 0.8096
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

112 Muhlenberg College 22200 75600 0.7059 1,788 1324 0.6401
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,788

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

114 American International College 22300 63600 0.649 1,331 1020 0.969
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

114 University of Florida 22300 44100 0.4943 36,567 1399 0.242
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

36,567

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

116 Florida State University 22500 23100 0.026 32,711 1360 0.2422
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

116 University of the Ozarks 22500 41200 0.4531 782 1120 0.5951
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

118 Sam Houston State University 22600 23000 0.0174 17,787 1030 0.9026
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

119 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 22700 33900 0.3302 7,353 1085 0.9077
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

120 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.687 2,522 1163 0.6277
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,522

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

62.8 %

120 Columbia College 22800 36800 0.381 1,268 950 0.9614
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,268

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

122 East Texas Baptist University 22900 49900 0.5406 1,634 1025 0.5776
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX

Sticker Price

$49,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,634

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

57.8 %

122 Manchester University 22900 54200 0.5776 915 1044 0.913
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

Sticker Price

$54,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

124 Bradley University 23000 50900 0.5481 3,596 1174 0.7675
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

125 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 33600 0.3067 65,450 1203 0.8989
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

125 St Lawrence University 23300 87600 0.7341 1,949 1359 0.5434
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

127 Springfield College 23500 63300 0.6285 1,764 1201 0.7189
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,764

Est. Median SAT

1,201

Acceptance Rate

71.9 %

127 Syracuse University 23500 83100 0.7172 15,958 1363 0.4611
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

15,958

Est. Median SAT

1,363

Acceptance Rate

46.1 %

129 Georgia Southern University 23600 23800 0.0084 23,618 1065 0.8789
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$23,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

23,618

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

130 Concordia University-Nebraska 23700 58700 0.5961 2,934 1160 0.9004
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,934

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

130 University of Charleston 23700 56300 0.5794 2,087 1075 0.6458
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

2,087

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

132 Keystone College 23800 42900 0.445 894 1035 0.848
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

132 University of Kentucky 23800 36000 0.3392 25,535 1193 0.9294
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

134 Bethel University 23900 49200 0.5138 1,107 1029 0.9868
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,107

Est. Median SAT

1,029

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

134 Caldwell University 23900 59300 0.597 1,448 1157 0.654
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

136 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,965 1095 0.5958
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,965

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

59.6 %

137 Eastern Kentucky University 24100 38000 0.3654 12,726 1055 0.9695
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

12,726

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

137 Saint Anselm College 24100 73700 0.673 2,094 1195 0.7805
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$73,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,094

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

139 University at Buffalo 24300 34000 0.2853 20,360 1303 0.7418
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

140 University of Minnesota Duluth 24400 29800 0.1819 8,426 1235 0.8876
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

8,426

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

141 Plymouth State University 24600 44500 0.4478 3,182 980 0.8754
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

141 St Catherine University 24600 69800 0.6478 2,505 1135 0.9185
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Catherine University
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,505

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

143 Calvin University 24800 53000 0.5323 3,356 1214 0.7091
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

143 The University of Tampa 24800 56900 0.5637 10,594 1185 0.4034
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

10,594

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

145 Meredith College 24900 65900 0.6221 1,206 1237 0.7418
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

145 University of Lynchburg 24900 54900 0.5466 1,595 1124 0.4301
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

147 University of North Dakota 25000 27700 0.0971 11,033 1150 0.769
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

148 Miami University-Oxford 25100 27200 0.0771 16,816 1299 0.754
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

149 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

150 Elmhurst University 25400 67000 0.6211 3,170 1148 0.7357
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,170

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

151 Allegheny College 25500 75200 0.6604 1,171 1269 0.5452
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

54.5 %

151 American University 25500 82000 0.6892 7,476 1372 0.6187
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,372

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

151 University of Arkansas 25500 27700 0.0788 28,859 1179 0.7431
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

28,859

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

154 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 25600 35700 0.2831 12,122 1283 0.8296
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,122

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

155 California State University-Stanislaus 25700 36800 0.3018 8,455 950 0.9814
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

155 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.5036 1,238 1159 0.604
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,238

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

60.4 %

157 Kennesaw State University 25900 25900 0 42,840 1120 0.6919
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

42,840

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

157 Otterbein University 25900 66300 0.6094 2,211 1114 0.8452
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,211

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

157 The College of New Jersey 25900 42000 0.3836 7,435 1248 0.6235
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,435

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

160 Fitchburg State University 26000 31300 0.1694 3,027 1150 0.8693
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,027

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

161 La Salle University 26100 58100 0.5507 2,675 1005 0.9552
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

161 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5966 1,742 1207 0.7813
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,742

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

163 Texas A&M University-Commerce 26300 37400 0.2971 9,666 1040 0.7498
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

164 Westminster University 26600 59500 0.5526 842 1233 0.6657
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$59,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

842

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

165 Millsaps College 26700 62200 0.5705 547 1189 0.4312
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

547

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

166 La Sierra University 26800 55100 0.514 1,244 1015 0.933
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,244

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

167 University of Arizona 27000 35200 0.2328 45,025 1212 0.8614
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

45,025

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

168 California State University-San Bernardino 27100 38000 0.2866 14,993 920 0.9318
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

169 Johnson C Smith University 27300 41000 0.3338 1,252 885 0.4521
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,252

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

170 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

171 Emporia State University 27500 37700 0.2703 2,396 1075 0.9771
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

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

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,771

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

173 Central Washington University 27600 27800 0.0072 10,033 1060 0.9061
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

173 SUNY College of Technology at Canton 27600 40900 0.3254 3,469 1080 0.9215
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

92.2 %

175 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 27700 53300 0.4802 2,803 1105 0.9576
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,803

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

176 Barton College 28000 57400 0.5126 1,149 1050 0.942
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

176 University of Nebraska at Omaha 28000 28000 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

178 Utah Tech University 28100 35200 0.2018 13,006 1045 1
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

13,006

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

179 Lourdes University 28200 40900 0.3116 827 1035 0.741
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

827

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

74.1 %

180 California State University-Bakersfield 28300 42200 0.3291 8,865 1050 0.8508
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

180 Linfield University 28300 69900 0.5955 1,641 1145 0.8517
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

182 University of Alabama at Birmingham 28500 28500 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

183 Colby-Sawyer College 28600 41000 0.3027 834 990 0.8998
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

834

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

90.0 %

183 Regis College 28600 70400 0.5935 1,055 965 0.9009
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis College
Weston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,055

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

185 Salisbury University 28700 28700 0 6,288 1250 0.8747
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

185 University of Louisville 28700 29100 0.0138 17,086 1148 0.7941
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

17,086

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

187 Austin College 28900 81500 0.6455 1,167 1214 0.4765
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,167

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

47.7 %

187 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2145 31,253 1272 0.773
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

187 Rivier University 28900 57700 0.499 1,335 1060 0.8176
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

187 Western Illinois University 28900 31000 0.0704 5,025 990 0.7496
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

5,025

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

191 Furman University 29200 79600 0.6329 2,383 1359 0.4295
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

191 Wartburg College 29200 46900 0.3771 1,454 1105 0.9941
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,454

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

193 The University of Alabama 29900 29900 0 34,389 1233 0.7665
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

193 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 29900 30000 0.0033 18,428 1090 0.9529
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

18,428

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

193 Wright State University-Main Campus 29900 36500 0.1809 7,505 1059 0.9633
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

196 Hartwick College 30000 66200 0.5466 1,112 1117 0.695
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,112

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

197 Baker University 30200 54800 0.4501 1,264 1040 0.9418
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,264

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

197 Belmont University 30200 67800 0.5538 7,167 1273 0.9528
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$67,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,167

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

197 Lenoir-Rhyne University 30200 51100 0.4092 1,477 1075 0.8068
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,477

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

197 Roanoke College 30200 54900 0.4495 1,824 1180 0.8007
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,824

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.1 %

201 Ohio Northern University 30300 61100 0.5036 2,592 1289 0.7335
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,592

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

73.4 %

202 Carroll College 30400 59800 0.4915 1,062 1209 0.7264
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,062

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

72.6 %

203 Lander University 30500 37000 0.1757 3,669 1060 0.6792
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,000

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

3,669

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

67.9 %

204 California State University-Chico 30600 41000 0.2539 13,392 1117 0.9158
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

204 Drew University 30600 64400 0.5251 1,611 1226 0.6783
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,611

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

204 Keene State College 30600 40700 0.2485 2,744 1020 0.9033
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

204 St Bonaventure University 30600 61000 0.4981 2,048 1194 0.8165
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,048

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

208 Carroll University 30700 61400 0.4999 2,581 1174 0.6684
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

209 San Jose State University 30800 41000 0.2486 28,008 0 0.8461
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

209 University of Toledo 30800 42000 0.2665 11,013 1159 0.9202
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

211 Dominican University of California 30900 69200 0.5533 1,127 1225 0.8392
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

212 Agnes Scott College 31000 69000 0.5509 843 1273 0.6215
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

212 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 31000 73600 0.5785 1,749 1235 0.7133
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

214 Gannon University 31100 45300 0.3135 2,768 1174 0.7416
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

214 Point University 31100 43800 0.29 2,617 975 0.6751
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point University
West Point, GA

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,617

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

216 The University of Texas at San Antonio 31300 41800 0.2513 31,127 1115 0.8679
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

216 University of Hawaii at Manoa 31300 39500 0.2073 14,576 1179 0.6967
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$39,500

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

14,576

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

218 Portland State University 31500 43000 0.2671 15,960 1176 0.9091
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

219 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 31700 42400 0.2524 21,947 1335 0.3122
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

219 Saint Michael's College 31700 68400 0.5362 1,120 1240 0.8451
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

221 Old Dominion University 32100 35700 0.1009 17,746 1205 0.9036
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

17,746

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

222 Samford University 32400 65200 0.503 4,210 1199 0.8236
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

222 University of Scranton 32400 78700 0.5879 3,613 1220 0.812
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,613

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

224 Southern New Hampshire University 32500 47600 0.3171 159,653 965 0.9612
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

225 Liberty University 32700 43900 0.2551 52,823 1181 0.9932
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

226 Saint Francis University 32900 61500 0.465 2,450 1150 0.7916
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,450

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

227 Fort Lewis College 33000 41100 0.1973 3,320 1160 0.9323
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,320

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

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

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,603

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

229 University of Saint Joseph 33400 68000 0.5092 879 1174 0.7964
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

879

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

230 California State University-Los Angeles 33500 39400 0.1499 19,354 965 0.9125
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

19,354

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

230 Ithaca College 33500 72500 0.5379 4,268 1314 0.6901
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,268

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

232 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1421 0.4709
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,421

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

233 Shenandoah University 33900 53300 0.364 2,641 1127 0.7695
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,641

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

234 Taylor University 34000 57600 0.4093 2,503 1235 0.7353
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,503

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

235 Willamette University 34100 75700 0.5494 1,660 1338 0.7709
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,660

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

236 Valparaiso University 34300 63000 0.4553 2,123 1247 0.8934
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,123

Est. Median SAT

1,247

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

237 Baylor University 34400 70800 0.5138 14,915 1277 0.5128
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,277

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

238 Morgan State University 34500 37200 0.0726 9,027 965 0.8223
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

238 Stockton University 34500 44500 0.2248 7,565 1135 0.8894
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,565

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

240 California State University-Sacramento 34600 44900 0.2295 28,226 1015 0.9343
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

240 Nova Southeastern University 34600 56300 0.3852 7,307 1165 0.7324
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

7,307

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

242 St. John Fisher University 34700 63700 0.4554 2,583 1210 0.664
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,583

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

243 Gwynedd Mercy University 34900 65100 0.4646 1,301 1115 0.8963
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,301

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

243 University of North Texas at Dallas 34900 37600 0.0714 3,018 920 0.9386
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,018

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

245 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,555 1197 0.6196
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,555

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

246 California Baptist University 35100 65200 0.4616 8,417 1069 0.8535
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

247 The University of Texas at El Paso 35300 48400 0.2708 20,609 990 0.999
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,609

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

248 Mount Mercy University 35400 61200 0.4208 1,185 1075 0.7876
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,185

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

249 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4397 4,050 1225 0.8778
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

249 Southern Connecticut State University 35700 52500 0.3203 7,252 965 0.9482
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$52,500

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

251 Anderson University 35800 46900 0.2383 1,095 1055 0.5342
#251

#251 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Anderson University
Anderson, IN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,095

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

53.4 %

252 Boise State University 36000 48800 0.2623 24,030 1025 0.8721
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

253 Baldwin Wallace University 36200 47300 0.2346 2,862 1194 0.757
#253

#253 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

254 Andrews University 36300 47100 0.2291 1,312 1208 0.874
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

1,312

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

254 Mercer University 36300 60500 0.4 4,690 1273 0.6889
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,690

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

256 The University of Texas at Arlington 36400 42400 0.1415 31,112 1130 0.8129
#256

#256 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

257 Biola University 36700 52900 0.3065 3,481 1268 0.7482
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,481

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

258 Bluefield University 37200 43200 0.1389 694 995 0.6272
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

259 Concordia University Texas 37400 43600 0.1423 1,391 1110 0.9106
#259

#259 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

260 SUNY Old Westbury 37600 44100 0.1473 4,260 1110 0.8352
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$44,100

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

4,260

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

261 Nazareth University 37700 63300 0.4038 1,882 1205 0.7472
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

262 Loyola University Chicago 37800 73500 0.4855 12,538 1303 0.816
#262

#262 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

263 DePauw University 37900 70300 0.4605 1,917 1260 0.5719
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,917

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

264 Queens University of Charlotte 38200 68200 0.4396 1,225 1235 0.5651
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,225

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

264 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 38200 62000 0.3839 31,035 1366 0.5499
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

55.0 %

266 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38600 44600 0.1345 22,351 1159 0.7504
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

22,351

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

267 Pacific University 38900 74900 0.4803 1,589 1106 0.8956
#267

#267 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 %

268 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4498 2,030 1185 0.8022
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

268 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39400 39400 0 24,868 1214 0.796
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

270 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53700 0.2626 23,920 1390 0.5973
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

271 University of North Carolina Wilmington 40000 40000 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

272 Temple University 40300 56100 0.2815 21,428 1245 0.8045
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

21,428

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

273 Johnson & Wales University-Providence 40500 66000 0.3868 3,908 1050 0.8844
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,908

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

274 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41200 53900 0.2356 2,401 1209 0.7819
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,401

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

274 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

276 Simmons University 41400 54800 0.2443 1,760 1279 0.66
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

277 Fairfield University 41500 77900 0.467 5,391 1350 0.3329
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$77,900

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

278 Mercyhurst University 42000 66400 0.3677 2,274 1189 0.8102
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

278 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 42000 42500 0.0118 14,449 1195 0.7816
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

14,449

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

280 Curry College 42800 50800 0.1575 1,818 1130 0.9205
#280

#280 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Curry College
Milton, MA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,818

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

281 Purdue University-Main Campus 43000 46200 0.0689 44,170 1327 0.4979
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

44,170

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

282 University of Maryland-College Park 43300 52900 0.1815 31,133 1456 0.448
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

31,133

Est. Median SAT

1,456

Acceptance Rate

44.8 %

283 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#283

#283 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

284 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4478 4,199 1115 0.7361
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,199

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

73.6 %

285 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2311 23,351 1239 0.766
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,351

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

286 CUNY Lehman College 44200 45800 0.0349 11,217 1020 0.4601
#286

#286 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

287 Montclair State University 46300 46600 0.0064 18,712 1058 0.8789
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

287 Saint Louis University 46300 74500 0.3786 10,436 1260 0.7504
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

10,436

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

289 University of Illinois Chicago 46900 48000 0.0229 22,495 1252 0.7735
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$48,000

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

22,495

Est. Median SAT

1,252

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

290 University at Albany 48000 48700 0.0144 12,666 1245 0.6909
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Albany
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

12,666

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

291 University of California-Merced 49100 52300 0.0611 8,372 1070 0.9152
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

8,372

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

292 College of Charleston 49300 59000 0.1644 10,880 1255 0.6003
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$59,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

293 University of St Thomas 49900 70300 0.2904 6,044 1270 0.9125
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,044

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

294 Indiana University-Indianapolis 50700 52900 0.0413 14,504 1145 0.7637
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

294 Providence College 50700 85000 0.4037 4,556 1222 0.5089
#294

#294 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

296 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 50900 84200 0.3956 34,454 1435 0.1564
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

297 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0411 22,738 1208 0.8362
#297

#297 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 %

298 Drexel University 51100 82600 0.3812 13,169 1339 0.7944
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$82,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,169

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

298 University of New England 51100 67700 0.2451 3,884 1145 0.9163
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

300 University of Utah 51500 53700 0.0407 28,064 1237 0.8598
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

301 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 51700 51700 0 33,572 1264 0.8529
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,572

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

302 MCPHS University 53400 71800 0.2562 3,477 1203 0.8521
#302

#302 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MCPHS University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,477

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

303 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,199 1214 0.783
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,199

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

304 University of Missouri-Columbia 54000 59200 0.0876 24,457 1256 0.7847
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

24,457

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

305 University of California-Irvine 55500 64800 0.1435 30,204 1333 0.2878
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

306 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 56300 74600 0.2452 5,472 1214 0.906
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

307 Santa Clara University 56600 84800 0.3327 6,577 1427 0.48
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

308 Hawaii Pacific University 58700 60900 0.0359 3,533 1120 0.8587
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

309 Indiana University-Bloomington 58900 61100 0.0358 38,093 1302 0.7821
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

310 Elon University 65500 67300 0.0268 6,452 1244 0.6635
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

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

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