Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Colleges for Radio and Television, Radiologic Technology/Science Majors 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 Johns Hopkins University 2700 92000 0.9704 6,356 1543 0.0644
#1

#1 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 %

2 Emory University 8300 92500 0.9102 7,407 1499 0.1065
#2

#2 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 %

3 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Northern Arizona University 11600 27900 0.5832 22,990 1090 0.8961
#4

#4 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 %

5 Eastern Kentucky University 11800 22900 0.4856 13,448 1110 0.7761
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

5 Marshall University 11800 36600 0.6773 9,146 1065 0.9573
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

9,146

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

95.7 %

7 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#7

#7 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 %

8 Eastern Illinois University 12600 24300 0.4833 6,785 985 0.6535
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

6,785

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

9 Boston University 12800 92800 0.8622 18,805 1475 0.1111
#9

#9 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 %

10 University of Michigan-Flint 13000 46300 0.719 5,011 1109 0.7046
#10

#10 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 %

10 Western Kentucky University 13000 27000 0.5169 14,151 970 0.9387
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

12 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#12

#12 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 %

13 University of Houston 13700 22000 0.3766 39,257 1249 0.7392
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

39,257

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

14 Baptist Health Sciences University 14100 26600 0.4691 782 1020 0.8202
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

15 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#15

#15 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 %

16 Central Michigan University 14400 37800 0.6183 10,193 1095 0.8982
#16

#16 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 %

16 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 14400 37400 0.6144 7,622 1075 0.9254
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

7,622

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

18 Northwestern University 14600 88300 0.8348 9,399 1527 0.0769
#18

#18 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 %

19 Murray State University 15000 27000 0.4436 7,851 1115 0.8568
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Murray State University
Murray, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,851

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

20 Austin Peay State University 15100 29100 0.4815 8,926 1075 0.9641
#20

#20 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 %

20 Northwest Missouri State University 15100 37700 0.6009 5,241 1095 0.8609
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

22 University of Louisiana at Monroe 15200 28700 0.4704 6,761 1105 0.8475
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

6,761

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

23 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

24 Troy University 15400 26700 0.4231 10,222 1090 0.9604
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

25 University of Southern Indiana 15500 26000 0.4052 7,600 1145 0.9581
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,600

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

26 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

27 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 16000 26900 0.4059 9,847 1090 0.9309
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

27 Oakland University 16000 28200 0.4329 12,587 1130 0.8784
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

12,587

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

27 Weber State University 16000 23600 0.3216 31,672 0 0
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

30 Goshen College 16500 55900 0.7041 780 995 0.8407
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Sticker Price

$55,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

780

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

84.1 %

30 University of Florida 16500 22500 0.2666 36,573 1399 0.242
#30

#30 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 %

30 Wayne State University 16500 32900 0.4982 16,012 1174 0.8116
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Sticker Price

$32,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

16,012

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

33 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16800 64800 0.7415 20,885 1420 0.1534
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

34 Ferris State University 17000 31000 0.4523 8,991 1015 0.9139
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

8,991

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

34 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 17000 34200 0.5028 794 1070 0.8974
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

794

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

34 Sam Houston State University 17000 27000 0.3705 17,787 1030 0.9026
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

17,787

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

90.3 %

37 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#37

#37 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 %

38 Augusta University 17400 47400 0.6326 6,049 1065 0.8641
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Sticker Price

$47,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

6,049

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

86.4 %

39 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17600 27400 0.3575 27,132 1099 0.9617
#39

#39 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 %

40 Avila University 17700 64100 0.7236 1,331 985 0.878
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

40 University of Miami 17700 95700 0.8149 13,250 1406 0.189
#40

#40 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 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#42

#42 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 %

43 Lewis-Clark State College 18200 23500 0.2251 3,793 980 0.8769
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

44 Texas Tech University 18300 27100 0.3253 32,580 1200 0.7265
#44

#44 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 %

44 University of St Francis 18300 57200 0.6807 1,343 1145 0.6529
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Francis
Joliet, IL

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,343

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

44 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#44

#44 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 %

47 Youngstown State University 18400 34000 0.4589 9,400 1115 0.8445
#47

#47 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 %

48 East Tennessee State University 18500 26100 0.2907 10,829 1124 0.8619
#48

#48 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 %

49 University of Mary 18600 32600 0.428 2,821 1175 0.753
#49

#49 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 %

50 University of Mississippi 18700 45000 0.5849 21,585 1182 0.9658
#50

#50 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 %

51 Bluefield State University 18800 27600 0.3183 1,117 990 0.9723
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

51 Holy Family University 18800 56200 0.666 2,643 1030 0.7104
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,643

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

53 McNeese State University 18900 27400 0.3102 5,668 1060 0.7827
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

5,668

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

53 Quincy University 18900 57900 0.6733 1,072 1115 0.5093
#53

#53 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 %

55 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

55 Notre Dame of Maryland University 19100 68100 0.7197 709 1030 0.8216
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

709

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

57 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

58 California State University-Los Angeles 19700 38000 0.4816 19,586 965 0.9125
#58

#58 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 %

58 Lasell University 19700 48500 0.5934 1,293 1095 0.8122
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

60 University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne 20200 57300 0.6479 1,567 980 0.9597
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,567

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

61 Alabama A & M University 20300 28200 0.2798 6,370 915 0.5795
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

6,370

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

61 Marian University 20300 47200 0.5693 1,021 1020 0.7498
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,021

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

61 Minot State University 20300 23500 0.1384 2,499 1075 0.6462
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

64 SUNY Buffalo State University 20400 39900 0.489 5,255 1109 0.7295
#64

#64 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 %

65 Ohio University-Main Campus 20600 23200 0.1121 20,444 1209 0.8499
#65

#65 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 %

66 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1303 7,711 1129 0.9274
#66

#66 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 %

67 Henderson State University 21100 30600 0.31 1,461 990 0.8192
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,461

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

67 Midwestern State University 21100 28600 0.2618 4,303 1010 0.9352
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

67 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#67

#67 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 %

70 Culver-Stockton College 21300 50600 0.5789 861 1025 0.991
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

861

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.1 %

70 University of Sioux Falls 21300 40100 0.4689 1,241 1135 0.8289
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

72 La Roche University 21900 72600 0.6986 1,828 1059 0.7576
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$72,600

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,828

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

73 California State University-Chico 22300 31000 0.2803 13,792 1075 0.9272
#73

#73 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 %

74 State University of New York at Plattsburgh 22400 43200 0.4816 3,825 1175 0.7841
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,825

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

75 The University of Alabama 22600 31000 0.2708 34,389 1284 0.7665
#75

#75 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 %

76 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#76

#76 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 %

77 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#77

#77 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 %

77 Southwest Minnesota State University 23100 25800 0.1021 7,735 1015 0.6218
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

7,735

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

79 York College of Pennsylvania 23500 45800 0.4873 3,369 1153 0.7374
#79

#79 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 %

80 Mount Marty University 23900 56400 0.5762 1,022 1090 0.4257
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

81 Bradley University 24100 49900 0.5161 3,596 1223 0.7676
#81

#81 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 %

82 Saint Ambrose University 24200 55400 0.5628 1,939 1085 0.7733
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,939

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

83 Columbia College Chicago 24300 63200 0.6158 5,422 0 0.8946
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

5,422

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

83 Southwestern Adventist University 24300 43200 0.4376 758 1064 0.7836
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

85 Lewis University 24700 57700 0.5718 4,326 1099 0.7129
#85

#85 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 %

86 Indiana University-South Bend 24900 27800 0.1036 4,083 1075 0.8384
#86

#86 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 %

86 Pennsylvania Western University 24900 34400 0.2759 7,586 1045 0.9433
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

88 St Catherine University 25200 71900 0.6488 2,498 1140 0.9185
#88

#88 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 %

89 Point Park University 25300 57000 0.5564 2,337 1140 0.9691
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,337

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

90 Briar Cliff University 26000 74200 0.6494 766 1050 0.5834
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

766

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

58.3 %

91 Westminster College 26100 57600 0.5469 1,137 1149 0.9256
#91

#91 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 %

92 Mount Aloysius College 26400 49200 0.4636 2,942 1045 0.8205
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

93 Regis College 26500 70700 0.6252 987 965 0.6978
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis College
Weston, MA

Sticker Price

$70,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

987

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

94 Georgia Southern University 26600 26800 0.0075 23,541 1065 0.8789
#94

#94 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 %

95 Rogers State University 26700 40000 0.3322 3,135 930 0.8184
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

96 University of La Verne 26800 67300 0.6015 3,050 1109 0.7117
#96

#96 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 %

97 California State University-Northridge 27100 36500 0.2581 32,756 1005 0.9345
#97

#97 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 %

97 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1322 8,268 1110 0.8949
#97

#97 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 %

99 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#99

#99 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 %

100 Rowan University 27500 41300 0.3345 16,100 1219 0.7766
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

100 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 27500 43800 0.3725 17,450 1044 0.9518
#100

#100 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 %

102 North Dakota State University 27800 30400 0.0833 9,762 1110 0.9496
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

102 St. Francis College 27800 39400 0.2948 1,719 1119 0.8427
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,719

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

102 Syracuse University 27800 83100 0.6653 15,957 1363 0.4592
#102

#102 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 %

105 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

106 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

107 Roosevelt University 28600 47600 0.4003 2,868 1049 0.9716
#107

#107 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 %

107 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 32300 0.1145 11,160 1069 0.5967
#107

#107 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 %

107 University of Hartford 28600 70100 0.5919 4,223 1224 0.9575
#107

#107 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 %

110 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#110

#110 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 %

111 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 29100 31400 0.0742 9,501 1195 0.755
#111

#111 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 %

112 Cornerstone University 29200 40800 0.2852 1,354 1110 0.7777
#112

#112 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 %

113 Manhattanville University 29300 68500 0.5723 1,466 1160 0.8734
#113

#113 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 %

114 California State University-Monterey Bay 29400 34000 0.1352 6,907 1060 0.974
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,907

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

114 Huntington University 29400 44300 0.3362 1,588 1055 0.7564
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,588

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

116 Northern Kentucky University 29600 32100 0.0779 10,163 1090 0.6765
#116

#116 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 %

117 University of Northwestern-St Paul 30700 54600 0.4384 3,163 1165 0.9347
#117

#117 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 %

118 San Francisco State University 30800 47700 0.3544 19,444 1035 0.9644
#118

#118 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 %

119 Chicago State University 30900 37600 0.1801 1,501 885 0.4326
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$37,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

885

Acceptance Rate

43.3 %

120 Indiana University-Indianapolis 31100 33200 0.0642 14,504 1149 0.7637
#120

#120 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 %

120 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3271 1,628 980 0.689
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

122 Rider University 31400 60600 0.4816 3,145 1233 0.7864
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,145

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

122 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

124 Bowie State University 31600 37300 0.153 5,136 946 0.7241
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,136

Est. Median SAT

946

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

125 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4112 4,958 843 0.686
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,958

Est. Median SAT

843

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

126 Ithaca College 32100 72500 0.5571 4,268 1314 0.6901
#126

#126 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 %

126 Misericordia University 32100 65100 0.5073 1,720 1145 0.7093
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

128 Washington Adventist University 32400 37800 0.143 513 995 0.4618
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

513

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

46.2 %

129 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 32600 48400 0.3266 1,009 1115 0.8854
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

130 Suffolk University 32900 70300 0.5319 4,326 1209 0.8233
#130

#130 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 %

131 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

132 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 33500 34400 0.0262 5,459 1055 0.8046
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,459

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

80.5 %

133 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#133

#133 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 %

134 Adrian College 33700 70200 0.5205 1,673 1045 0.7253
#134

#134 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 %

135 Morningside University 33800 60600 0.4421 1,172 922 0.7104
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,172

Est. Median SAT

922

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

136 Colorado Mesa University 33900 40000 0.1525 9,473 1055 0.8203
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

136 Rhode Island College 33900 45100 0.2483 5,154 995 0.9182
#136

#136 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 %

138 SUNY at Fredonia 34100 39600 0.1391 2,771 1258 0.777
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

139 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

140 Texas Southern University 34500 42500 0.1883 6,844 915 0.9691
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

6,844

Est. Median SAT

915

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

141 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,903

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

142 Gwynedd Mercy University 34900 65100 0.4641 1,301 1110 0.8963
#142

#142 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 %

143 University of Montevallo 35400 44900 0.2118 2,642 1124 0.5385
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

144 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

145 Vermont State University 37400 38700 0.0336 4,108 960 0.8167
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

146 Asbury University 38000 49100 0.2266 1,789 1197 0.634
#146

#146 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 %

147 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#147

#147 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 %

147 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 38200 65000 0.4121 1,097 1055 0.8351
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

149 Clark Atlanta University 38600 51900 0.2561 3,618 990 0.6422
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

3,618

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

150 Long Island University 38800 60000 0.3535 12,072 1229 0.8616
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

12,072

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 University of Charleston 39200 51200 0.2342 2,348 1075 0.6152
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV

Sticker Price

$51,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,348

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

152 Champlain College 39300 76000 0.4831 2,778 1304 0.8292
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Champlain College
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,778

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

153 Bellarmine University 39400 66100 0.4045 2,240 1220 0.8611
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,240

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

153 California State University-Fullerton 39400 41500 0.0513 38,760 1090 0.9052
#153

#153 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 %

155 Seton Hall University 39700 67400 0.4107 6,146 1313 0.7326
#155

#155 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 %

155 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

157 Arkansas State University 40500 41000 0.0122 9,985 1075 0.8226
#157

#157 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 %

158 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#158

#158 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 %

159 Ohio State University-Main Campus 40700 53600 0.2408 46,815 1378 0.6057
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

160 Concordia University-Wisconsin 41400 57000 0.2738 2,401 1209 0.782
#160

#160 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 %

161 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.36 2,699 1120 0.8718
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Sticker Price

$65,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,699

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

162 Montclair State University 42000 46600 0.0987 18,712 1058 0.8789
#162

#162 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 %

162 Susquehanna University 42000 76800 0.4533 2,246 1204 0.8143
#162

#162 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 %

164 Manhattan University 43600 74100 0.4115 2,744 1274 0.7894
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$74,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

165 Texas Christian University 43800 87400 0.4991 11,049 1283 0.4449
#165

#165 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 %

166 St. John's University-New York 44500 78000 0.4292 15,640 1249 0.8343
#166

#166 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 %

167 New England Institute of Technology 44600 68200 0.3458 1,796 1030 0.6673
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI

Sticker Price

$68,200

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

168 Quinnipiac University 44800 79200 0.4343 6,557 1245 0.7215
#168

#168 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 %

169 Ashland University 44900 56400 0.204 2,977 1125 0.764
#169

#169 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 %

170 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#170

#170 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 %

171 Towson University 45500 46400 0.0194 16,264 1098 0.8197
#171

#171 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 %

172 Saint Louis University 46200 80900 0.4287 10,413 1305 0.7504
#172

#172 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 %

173 The Master's University and Seminary 47700 53700 0.1118 1,908 1139 0.8402
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

1,908

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

84.0 %

174 MCPHS University 47800 77500 0.3831 3,469 1281 0.8521
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MCPHS University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$77,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,469

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

175 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1528 25,534 1193 0.9294
#175

#175 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 %

176 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#176

#176 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 %

177 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#177

#177 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 %

178 Virginia Commonwealth University 51600 52800 0.0227 21,210 1148 0.9262
#178

#178 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 %

179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 53300 53300 0 33,033 1264 0.8529
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$53,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

33,033

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

180 Savannah College of Art and Design 54700 66400 0.1762 15,552 1174 0.8298
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

15,552

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

181 Howard University 55000 66500 0.173 11,519 1208 0.4134
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Howard University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

11,519

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

41.3 %

182 Dallas Baptist University 56400 63400 0.1104 2,785 1109 0.8884
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$63,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,785

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

182 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#182

#182 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 %

184 Oregon Institute of Technology 58900 67000 0.1214 5,160 1131 0.9502
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

5,160

Est. Median SAT

1,131

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

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

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