Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Religion/Religious Studies Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies, Religion/Religious Majors in the state of California for 2026

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Considering a degree in Religion/Religious Studies?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Religion/Religious Studies majors who live in California.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Religion/Religious Studies degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of California.
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
Religion/Religious Studies
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Trinity College 0 92800 1 2,204 1393 0.2925
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

100%

Undergraduates

2,204

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

29.3 %

2 Stanford University 3700 71300 0.948 7,904 1535 0.0361
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

7,904

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.6 %

3 Santa Ana College 4500 23100 0.8046 27,248 0 0
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

4 Williams College 4600 89700 0.949 2,115 1527 0.0825
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,700

% Savings

95%

Undergraduates

2,115

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

5 Colby College 5100 90200 0.9432 2,412 1497 0.0709
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$90,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

5 Princeton University 5100 82400 0.9377 5,813 1535 0.0462
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

5,813

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.6 %

7 Amherst College 5400 96100 0.9443 1,914 1514 0.0901
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$96,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,914

Est. Median SAT

1,514

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

8 Yale University 5500 92200 0.94 6,814 1507 0.0387
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$92,200

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,814

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

9 Davidson College 5600 89900 0.9382 1,869 1454 0.1337
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,869

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

13.4 %

9 Pomona College 5600 89000 0.9366 1,700 1520 0.0709
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,700

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

11 Swarthmore College 5800 93800 0.9383 1,623 1520 0.0746
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

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

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

13 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9387 8,844 1535 0.0365
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

14 Colgate University 6100 95700 0.9358 3,193 1488 0.1388
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

15 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.5879 23,453 0 0
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

16 University of Pennsylvania 7000 92900 0.9249 11,478 1536 0.054
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

17 Vanderbilt University 7700 96500 0.9204 7,221 1527 0.0586
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$96,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

18 Emory University 7800 92500 0.9157 7,407 1499 0.1065
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$92,500

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

7,407

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.7 %

19 Columbia University in the City of New York 8400 98000 0.9146 9,164 1535 0.0399
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

9,164

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.0 %

20 Rice University 8600 89100 0.9038 4,789 1535 0.08
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rice University
Houston, TX

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

8.0 %

21 California State University-Northridge 8800 22400 0.6047 32,756 1005 0.9345
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

32,756

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

22 Washington and Lee University 9400 96000 0.9024 1,886 1488 0.1397
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,886

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

22 Wellesley College 9400 91300 0.8972 2,407 1500 0.1405
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

2,407

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

24 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 576 0 0.7254
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

576

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

24 Bates College 10000 91900 0.891 1,760 1469 0.1332
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,760

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

13.3 %

24 Reed College 10000 83700 0.88 1,346 1399 0.2461
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reed College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,346

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.6 %

24 University of Richmond 10000 88400 0.887 3,055 1484 0.222
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

28 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10200 20700 0.5063 4,239 970 0.9166
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

28 Haverford College 10200 97600 0.8956 1,431 1499 0.1237
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

28 Jarvis Christian University 10200 33400 0.695 577 0 0
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

577

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

28 University of California-Davis 10200 38600 0.7368 32,273 1290 0.4183
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

32,273

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

32 Franklin and Marshall College 10300 90300 0.8862 1,808 1396 0.2819
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

1,808

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.2 %

32 Hamilton College 10300 89000 0.8839 2,031 1499 0.1362
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Sticker Price

$89,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

13.6 %

34 Vassar College 10400 92600 0.8878 2,462 1499 0.1857
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

35 University of California-San Diego 10800 39700 0.7281 34,955 1375 0.2671
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

36 Antelope Valley Community College District 10900 20400 0.4666 13,532 0 0
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

13,532

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

36 Duke University 10900 93600 0.8838 6,523 1527 0.0571
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$93,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

6,523

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.7 %

36 Middlebury College 10900 89900 0.879 2,760 1499 0.1075
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,760

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

10.8 %

39 Dickinson College 11000 94300 0.8838 2,311 1393 0.4209
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Sticker Price

$94,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,311

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

42.1 %

40 Boston University 11100 91600 0.8791 18,805 1475 0.1111
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$91,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

40 Brown University 11100 94000 0.8816 7,910 1535 0.0539
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

42 Oakland City University 11200 57200 0.8044 505 1010 0.8251
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Sticker Price

$57,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

505

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

43 St Olaf College 11400 75900 0.8498 3,124 1378 0.4832
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,124

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

44 Lincoln University 11500 31700 0.6365 1,545 890 0.6572
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,545

Est. Median SAT

890

Acceptance Rate

65.7 %

45 Cornell University 11800 93100 0.8735 16,128 1521 0.0876
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

16,128

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

45 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11800 27800 0.5763 20,885 1420 0.1534
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

20,885

Est. Median SAT

1,420

Acceptance Rate

15.3 %

47 Lafayette College 11900 85800 0.8618 2,775 1427 0.3145
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

31.5 %

48 College of the Holy Cross 12200 86400 0.8592 3,126 1338 0.1761
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

49 Texas College 12300 22200 0.446 614 0 0
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas College
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

614

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

50 Arkansas Baptist College 12800 31200 0.5903 342 0 0
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

342

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

51 Denison University 13000 69300 0.8125 2,394 1412 0.1739
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

51 Middle Tennessee State University 13000 23200 0.4396 18,042 1140 0.6909
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

53 Ohio State University-Main Campus 13100 25700 0.4897 46,815 1378 0.6057
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

54 University of Nebraska at Omaha 13200 27800 0.5243 11,756 1124 0.8698
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

55 Lane College 13300 31700 0.5801 738 865 0.4847
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lane College
Jackson, TN

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

738

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

55 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

57 Coastal Carolina University 13400 27200 0.5075 10,811 1145 0.7527
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

10,811

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

58 California State University-Bakersfield 13500 50800 0.7351 8,865 925 0.9385
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

8,865

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

58 University of Hawaii at Manoa 13500 64500 0.7906 15,375 1103 0.866
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

15,375

Est. Median SAT

1,103

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

58 Youngstown State University 13500 26800 0.4958 9,400 1115 0.8445
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,400

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

61 University of California-Riverside 13700 36500 0.6244 22,600 1199 0.7639
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

63 University of North Florida 13800 22400 0.3844 13,735 1150 0.5324
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

63 Utah State University 13800 20800 0.3369 25,706 1176 0.9247
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$20,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

25,706

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

65 Bucknell University 13900 94800 0.8532 3,920 1396 0.2893
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Sticker Price

$94,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

3,920

Est. Median SAT

1,396

Acceptance Rate

28.9 %

65 Claremont McKenna College 13900 93100 0.8509 1,390 1507 0.0959
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

1,390

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

9.6 %

67 Trinity University 14400 65800 0.7808 2,518 1423 0.2592
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,518

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

68 California State University-Chico 14500 30700 0.5268 13,792 1075 0.9272
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

68 Northeastern University 14500 89900 0.8387 17,432 1490 0.0522
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

70 University of North Texas 14600 25700 0.4325 34,458 1114 0.7223
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

71 Georgetown University 14800 92700 0.8403 7,833 1457 0.1291
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

71 Louisiana State University-Alexandria 14800 35200 0.5802 6,815 1030 0.9208
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,815

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

73 Carleton College 14900 74500 0.8006 2,128 1490 0.2041
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,128

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

20.4 %

73 Macalester College 14900 90000 0.8341 2,138 1425 0.2852
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

75 Albion College 15000 93700 0.8399 1,308 1065 0.807
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$93,700

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

76 Ball State University 15100 22400 0.3264 15,189 1170 0.855
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

15,189

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

76 Case Western Reserve University 15100 83100 0.8181 6,528 1475 0.3654
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

78 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 15200 22400 0.3199 9,351 1195 0.8234
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

9,351

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

79 Wake Forest University 15400 91900 0.832 5,490 1469 0.2167
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Sticker Price

$91,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,490

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

21.7 %

80 Oberlin College 15500 88700 0.8256 2,896 1440 0.3418
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,896

Est. Median SAT

1,440

Acceptance Rate

34.2 %

81 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

82 Appalachian State University 16100 19500 0.1746 19,560 1190 0.9014
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$19,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

82 Clinton College 16100 34000 0.5266 126 0 0
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clinton College
Rock Hill, SC

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

126

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

84 Grove City College 16200 39700 0.5919 2,341 1266 0.7232
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,341

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

84 University of Florida 16200 22500 0.2799 36,573 1399 0.242
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

84 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16200 22300 0.2733 24,868 1214 0.796
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

87 Eastern Michigan University 16300 39700 0.5896 10,470 1055 0.7964
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,470

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

87 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5559 33,475 1399 0.0897
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

89 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

89 Saint Augustine's University 16500 50300 0.6719 173 840 0.338
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

173

Est. Median SAT

840

Acceptance Rate

33.8 %

91 Virginia Commonwealth University 16600 33600 0.5055 21,210 1148 0.9262
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

21,210

Est. Median SAT

1,148

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

92 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 16700 39000 0.5703 37,985 1390 0.5815
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

93 Cleveland State University 16800 30900 0.4558 9,482 1069 0.913
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

94 Georgia State University 17200 45500 0.6214 27,415 1080 0.5544
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$45,500

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

27,415

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

55.4 %

95 North Carolina Wesleyan University 17300 66500 0.7403 1,262 980 0.8023
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,262

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

96 Occidental College 17500 88100 0.8011 1,881 1447 0.4417
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,881

Est. Median SAT

1,447

Acceptance Rate

44.2 %

97 Barnard College 17600 99700 0.8232 3,487 1499 0.0884
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barnard College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$99,700

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,487

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

8.8 %

97 Vanguard University of Southern California 17600 54300 0.6761 1,960 1100 0.6244
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,960

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

99 University of Miami 17700 96300 0.8159 13,250 1406 0.189
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,250

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

18.9 %

100 Carson-Newman University 17800 51900 0.6573 1,596 1110 0.9045
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,596

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

100 Wright State University-Main Campus 17800 26700 0.3333 7,505 1073 0.9633
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

102 California State University-Fullerton 18100 20600 0.1229 38,760 1090 0.9052
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

102 Saint Leo University 18100 50000 0.6378 7,516 1110 0.784
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

7,516

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

104 College of Charleston 18300 33900 0.4607 10,880 1255 0.6003
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

104 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#104

#104 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 %

106 Florida Memorial University 18400 44900 0.5903 1,206 0 0.8526
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,206

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

106 Indiana University-Bloomington 18400 30600 0.3971 38,093 1302 0.7821
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

38,093

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

108 Emory & Henry University 18800 52400 0.6412 1,083 1145 0.8365
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA

Sticker Price

$52,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,083

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

109 The University of Texas at Austin 18900 27600 0.3147 43,165 1356 0.2664
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

109 Western Michigan University 18900 26500 0.2871 13,027 1115 0.846
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$26,500

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

111 University of Virginia-Main Campus 19100 78700 0.7574 17,885 1470 0.1681
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Sticker Price

$78,700

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

17,885

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

16.8 %

112 Texas Wesleyan University 19300 71100 0.7286 1,796 1060 0.6916
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,796

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

113 Mount Vernon Nazarene University 19500 56000 0.652 1,359 1109 0.8415
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,359

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

84.2 %

114 Bethany College 19600 60000 0.6736 615 1059 0.5879
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

615

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

115 Olivet Nazarene University 20000 71400 0.7202 2,711 1104 0.5586
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

115 Whitman College 20000 84800 0.7641 1,561 1399 0.3815
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$84,800

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

117 University of Mobile 20200 56900 0.6445 1,308 1209 0.7789
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.9 %

117 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 20200 45200 0.5537 31,035 1366 0.5478
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

31,035

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

54.8 %

119 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

120 Barton College 20400 57400 0.6451 1,149 1050 0.942
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barton College
Wilson, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,149

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

120 Hamline University 20400 56500 0.6384 1,806 1163 0.8763
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

122 University of the Incarnate Word 20500 73100 0.7197 4,638 1030 0.9814
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

4,638

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

123 Northwestern University 20600 89500 0.7702 9,399 1527 0.0769
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

124 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.326 44,819 1327 0.4987
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

44,819

Est. Median SAT

1,327

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

124 University of Wyoming 20700 27900 0.2587 8,130 1179 0.9688
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

126 Saint Martin's University 20900 67000 0.6882 1,189 1095 0.898
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA

Sticker Price

$67,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,189

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

126 University of the Southwest 20900 38100 0.451 346 940 0.4539
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

346

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

128 Hanover College 21000 64000 0.6721 1,035 1210 0.837
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

128 Stetson University 21000 79100 0.7349 2,349 1179 0.716
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

130 Southwestern Adventist University 21300 49800 0.5721 758 1064 0.7836
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

758

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

131 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7016 1,384 1226 0.7154
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

132 Tufts University 21600 98900 0.7813 7,126 1507 0.1149
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Sticker Price

$98,900

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

7,126

Est. Median SAT

1,507

Acceptance Rate

11.5 %

133 Marywood University 21700 79900 0.7287 1,833 1160 0.6058
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

134 Loras College 21800 58400 0.6271 1,123 1110 0.9986
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,123

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

134 University of Lynchburg 21800 54900 0.6022 1,595 1104 0.4301
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$54,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,595

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

136 Centre College 22000 73400 0.6998 1,404 1314 0.5436
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,404

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

137 Allegheny College 22100 75400 0.7073 1,171 1279 0.5457
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,171

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

54.6 %

137 King University 22100 53900 0.5899 964 1080 0.9972
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

King University
Bristol, TN

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

964

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

99.7 %

139 Lenoir-Rhyne University 22500 58100 0.6132 1,472 1075 0.8459
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

Sticker Price

$58,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,472

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

140 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,720 1360 0.2422
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

32,720

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

140 St Lawrence University 22600 87800 0.7424 1,949 1359 0.5434
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

142 Augustana College 22800 72800 0.6865 2,522 1163 0.6268
#142

#142 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

62.7 %

143 Manchester University 22900 54100 0.5769 988 1044 0.7106
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manchester University
North Manchester, IN

Sticker Price

$54,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

988

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

144 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

145 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 23300 35000 0.3343 65,450 1203 0.8989
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

145 Lawrence University 23300 74400 0.6868 1,417 1293 0.6394
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

145 University of the Pacific 23300 69800 0.6654 3,249 1298 0.7132
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

148 Bradley University 23400 50800 0.5393 3,596 1223 0.7676
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

3,596

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

148 Eastern Mennonite University 23400 79700 0.706 791 1269 1
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

150 Webster University 23600 66700 0.6467 2,322 1109 0.8623
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$66,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,322

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

151 Lake Forest College 23700 76000 0.6877 1,814 1323 0.5681
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,814

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

56.8 %

151 New York University 23700 91800 0.7416 29,060 1520 0.0923
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$91,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

151 Northwestern College 23700 68300 0.6527 1,184 1159 0.8036
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,184

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

154 Fontbonne University 23800 49800 0.5223 209 1090 0.9503
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

209

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

155 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5609 957 1233 0.7816
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

156 American University 24300 83600 0.7091 7,476 1375 0.6196
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

7,476

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

157 Maryville College 24400 58400 0.5823 1,132 1167 0.6092
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville College
Maryville, TN

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

158 Huntingdon College 24500 55400 0.558 880 1130 0.6949
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

880

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

158 Temple University 24500 36400 0.3272 21,457 1135 0.8041
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

160 Guilford College 24600 57400 0.5714 1,132 1100 0.8
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

161 Hendrix College 24800 59300 0.5814 1,100 1260 0.5565
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,100

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

55.7 %

162 University of Kansas 24900 44000 0.4343 22,085 1176 0.9348
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$44,000

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

163 Hope College 25000 60100 0.5838 3,395 1241 0.7924
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

163 La Sierra University 25000 70200 0.6438 1,226 1025 0.915
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$70,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,226

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

163 Lewis University 25000 57700 0.5665 4,326 1099 0.7129
#163

#163 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 %

166 Northwest Nazarene University 25100 75700 0.6688 1,043 1134 0.6474
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

167 Johnson University 25200 31300 0.1956 746 1070 0.6511
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

746

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

168 Westmont College 25300 76400 0.6692 1,302 1335 0.7705
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

169 Shorter University 25400 36500 0.304 1,203 1110 0.9646
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shorter University
Rome, GA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,203

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

170 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 25500 61400 0.5838 765 1020 0.6617
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

765

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

66.2 %

171 Regis University 25600 67200 0.6187 2,689 1222 0.8646
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Regis University
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$67,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,689

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

172 Walla Walla University 25700 51700 0.503 1,313 1113 0.5077
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,313

Est. Median SAT

1,113

Acceptance Rate

50.8 %

173 Shaw University 25800 40800 0.3676 877 767 0.8016
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

877

Est. Median SAT

767

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

174 Ashland University 26000 56600 0.5411 2,977 1125 0.764
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,977

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

175 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,864 1160 0.6265
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

176 Calvin University 26200 53000 0.5053 3,356 1222 0.7091
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,356

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

176 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,511 1180 0.7161
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,511

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

176 Oklahoma City University 26200 62200 0.5786 1,514 1174 0.7702
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$62,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,514

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

179 Indiana University-Indianapolis 26300 28400 0.0749 14,504 1149 0.7637
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,504

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

180 Earlham College 26400 75800 0.6514 696 1233 0.7311
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

180 Gustavus Adolphus College 26400 75500 0.6504 1,905 1273 0.6099
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

61.0 %

180 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 26400 40500 0.3482 25,900 1375 0.5808
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

183 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26500 88300 0.6999 1,794 1308 0.6399
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,794

Est. Median SAT

1,308

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

184 Greenville University 26600 43900 0.395 986 1033 0.975
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greenville University
Greenville, IL

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

986

Est. Median SAT

1,033

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

185 Furman University 26700 79600 0.6643 2,383 1359 0.4295
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,383

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

43.0 %

186 Concordia University-Irvine 26800 80600 0.6679 1,544 1172 0.6599
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$80,600

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,544

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

66.0 %

186 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3825 25,628 1207 0.8866
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

25,628

Est. Median SAT

1,207

Acceptance Rate

88.7 %

186 Texas State University 26800 26800 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

189 Erskine College 27000 52100 0.4817 803 1040 0.6274
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Erskine College
Due West, SC

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

803

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

190 Emmanuel College 27100 68300 0.6035 1,909 1255 0.7565
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

190 Linfield University 27100 70600 0.6159 1,652 1145 0.8517
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

192 Lewis & Clark College 27300 84100 0.6749 2,139 1319 0.7849
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$84,100

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,139

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

192 University of Arizona 27300 37700 0.2762 44,848 1233 0.8614
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

194 Syracuse University 27400 83100 0.6702 15,957 1363 0.4592
#194

#194 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 %

195 Rowan University 27500 41600 0.3386 16,100 1219 0.7766
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

196 Missouri State University-Springfield 27600 35400 0.2206 20,584 1134 0.9053
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

197 Drew University 27800 64600 0.5701 1,626 1226 0.6783
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,626

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

197 John Carroll University 27800 72100 0.6144 2,339 1292 0.809
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,339

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

80.9 %

197 Pacific Lutheran University 27800 71200 0.6101 2,446 1159 0.7802
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$71,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

2,446

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

200 University of Northern Iowa 28000 36200 0.2247 7,711 1129 0.9274
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$36,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

201 Augustana University 28200 61200 0.5391 2,003 1189 0.6775
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

2,003

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

67.8 %

202 Saint Xavier University 28600 53600 0.4662 3,098 1050 0.843
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,098

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

203 Dartmouth College 28700 96000 0.7011 4,637 1521 0.054
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

4,637

Est. Median SAT

1,521

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

203 Northland College 28700 63200 0.5462 286 1085 0.7497
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northland College
Ashland, WI

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

286

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

205 Chowan University 28900 39100 0.2609 603 1015 0.6879
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

603

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

205 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0978 28,064 1237 0.8598
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

207 Juniata College 29000 70600 0.5896 1,242 1229 0.7891
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

208 Southern Methodist University 29100 83200 0.6506 7,285 1423 0.6335
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$83,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

209 Catawba College 29200 55200 0.4704 1,262 1098 0.7521
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,262

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

209 Clemson University 29200 37100 0.2136 23,401 1343 0.3834
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Sticker Price

$37,100

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,401

Est. Median SAT

1,343

Acceptance Rate

38.3 %

211 Huntington University 29300 44300 0.3387 1,588 1055 0.7564
#211

#211 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 %

211 Wartburg College 29300 46900 0.3759 1,462 1174 0.7584
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

1,462

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

213 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29400 33900 0.1328 30,187 1292 0.6015
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

30,187

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

214 Southwestern University 29600 93800 0.6842 1,440 1240 0.4305
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,440

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

43.1 %

215 Edgewood College 29800 51900 0.4259 1,236 1125 0.7573
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Edgewood College
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,236

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

216 West Virginia Wesleyan College 30100 53800 0.4395 971 1030 0.9334
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

217 Samford University 30200 78000 0.6125 4,210 1199 0.8236
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

218 University of California-Santa Barbara 30400 59600 0.4896 23,181 1354 0.3297
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

218 Willamette University 30400 79200 0.6162 1,661 1354 0.7709
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

220 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

221 Saint Mary's College of California 30600 77000 0.6028 1,954 1175 0.8653
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

221 University of Dayton 30600 64200 0.5235 7,740 1302 0.6545
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

223 University of Pikeville 30800 34800 0.1151 1,540 1055 1
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,540

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

224 Wofford College 30900 73200 0.5783 1,817 1305 0.5194
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

51.9 %

225 University of St Thomas 31000 70300 0.5594 6,270 1299 0.8536
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

85.4 %

226 Hartwick College 31100 66200 0.5299 1,097 1179 0.696
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

226 The College of Wooster 31100 83100 0.6259 1,738 1344 0.5953
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$83,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

59.5 %

226 The University of the South 31100 77400 0.5979 1,644 1340 0.569
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

229 Southern Wesleyan University 31500 47100 0.3315 784 1170 0.9953
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$47,100

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

784

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

230 Saint Mary's College 31700 80400 0.6056 1,505 1249 0.7597
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,505

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

231 Ohio Wesleyan University 31800 93400 0.6597 1,525 1281 0.556
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

232 Baylor University 31900 70300 0.5462 14,915 1321 0.5128
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Sticker Price

$70,300

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

14,915

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

51.3 %

232 Manhattan University 31900 72500 0.56 2,744 1274 0.7894
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$72,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,744

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

234 Hampton University 32000 62400 0.4868 3,728 947 0.6225
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,728

Est. Median SAT

947

Acceptance Rate

62.3 %

235 Saint Michael's College 32100 68500 0.5317 1,120 1240 0.8451
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,120

Est. Median SAT

1,240

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

236 Chaminade University of Honolulu 32300 66800 0.5167 1,831 1108 0.9143
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$66,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,831

Est. Median SAT

1,108

Acceptance Rate

91.4 %

236 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6259 2,104 1369 0.389
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

236 Liberty University 32300 44300 0.2709 52,961 1174 0.9898
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

236 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$64,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

240 Belmont University 32500 69900 0.5359 7,175 1273 0.9528
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,175

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

241 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

242 University of Indianapolis 33400 59900 0.4428 3,603 1080 0.665
#242

#242 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 %

243 Kalamazoo College 33500 80100 0.5816 1,166 1250 0.7532
#243

#243 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$80,100

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

244 George Washington University 33700 81800 0.5882 11,677 1430 0.4709
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

11,677

Est. Median SAT

1,430

Acceptance Rate

47.1 %

244 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 33700 88600 0.6194 1,785 1319 0.6773
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Sticker Price

$88,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,785

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

246 Drake University 33800 68500 0.5068 2,585 1259 0.6385
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,585

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

247 Gardner-Webb University 34100 50400 0.3235 1,861 1110 0.7721
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,861

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

248 Sacred Heart University 34300 67500 0.4922 7,204 950 0.6536
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

249 Trevecca Nazarene University 34700 50900 0.3171 1,903 1085 0.6944
#249

#249 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 %

250 Seton Hill University 34900 65000 0.463 1,501 1134 0.7953
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,501

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.5 %

250 Western Kentucky University 34900 42300 0.175 14,151 970 0.9387
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

252 Andrews University 35000 62100 0.4364 1,384 1143 0.8185
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$62,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

252 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#252

#252 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

254 Agnes Scott College 35100 69200 0.4926 843 1269 0.6215
#254

#254 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

255 San Diego State University 35400 36100 0.0194 35,782 1208 0.3619
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

255 Spring Hill College 35400 41600 0.1491 782 1114 0.7657
#255

#255 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

782

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

257 Mount Mercy University 35500 61200 0.4204 1,139 1110 0.8252
#257

#257 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

82.5 %

258 California State University-Long Beach 35800 38600 0.0725 36,082 1135 0.4627
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

258 Rhodes College 35800 68500 0.478 1,838 1348 0.5035
#258

#258 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,838

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

50.4 %

260 Clark Atlanta University 36300 61700 0.4118 3,618 990 0.6422
#260

#260 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

3,618

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

261 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

261 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,752 1272 0.9325
#261

#261 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,752

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

93.3 %

263 Eckerd College 36700 75100 0.5114 1,893 1255 0.758
#263

#263 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$75,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

264 Skidmore College 36900 89100 0.5856 2,704 1418 0.2105
#264

#264 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,704

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

21.1 %

265 Towson University 37200 46400 0.1983 16,264 1098 0.8197
#265

#265 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

266 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0529 8,268 1110 0.8949
#266

#266 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

267 Elon University 38500 58200 0.3383 6,452 1215 0.6635
#267

#267 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

268 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 38600 38600 0 14,416 1210 0.8851
#268

#268 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

14,416

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

269 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38800 53400 0.2735 30,564 1302 0.416
#269

#269 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

270 Reinhardt University 38900 49300 0.2107 1,129 1070 0.6154
#270

#270 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

271 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#271

#271 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

272 Seattle University 39700 74600 0.4676 4,078 1305 0.7692
#272

#272 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

273 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 40000 92400 0.567 5,044 1274 0.8883
#273

#273 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

5,044

Est. Median SAT

1,274

Acceptance Rate

88.8 %

274 Pepperdine University 40300 90100 0.5527 3,553 1378 0.6286
#274

#274 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

275 Mercyhurst University 40800 66400 0.3857 2,274 1090 0.8102
#275

#275 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,274

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

276 Spelman College 41000 49200 0.1672 3,417 1218 0.2487
#276

#276 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

277 Montclair State University 42000 46200 0.091 18,712 1058 0.8789
#277

#277 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

18,712

Est. Median SAT

1,058

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

278 Mount Saint Mary's University 42100 79300 0.4686 1,731 1015 0.7313
#278

#278 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$79,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,731

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

279 University of Mount Olive 42300 50400 0.1613 1,944 1075 0.7575
#279

#279 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC

Sticker Price

$50,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

280 Susquehanna University 42400 76800 0.4481 2,246 1204 0.8143
#280

#280 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 %

281 University of North Carolina Asheville 42700 42700 0 3,032 1248 0.9192
#281

#281 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC

Sticker Price

$42,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,032

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

282 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

282 University of Puget Sound 43600 87300 0.5008 1,594 1292 0.7225
#282

#282 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,594

Est. Median SAT

1,292

Acceptance Rate

72.3 %

284 Fairfield University 43700 84300 0.4815 5,391 1350 0.3329
#284

#284 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,391

Est. Median SAT

1,350

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

285 Texas Christian University 43900 82400 0.4674 11,049 1283 0.4449
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

11,049

Est. Median SAT

1,283

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

285 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 43900 57100 0.2301 23,329 1239 0.766
#285

#285 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

287 Rutgers University-Camden 44700 60900 0.2658 3,857 1168 0.6629
#287

#287 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

3,857

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

288 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#288

#288 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$61,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

289 University of Georgia 45900 51600 0.1108 32,399 1382 0.377
#289

#289 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$51,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

32,399

Est. Median SAT

1,382

Acceptance Rate

37.7 %

290 William & Mary 46900 71100 0.3402 7,063 1462 0.3407
#290

#290 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Sticker Price

$71,100

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,063

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

34.1 %

291 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#291

#291 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

292 University of Colorado Boulder 48000 56600 0.1518 32,244 1351 0.7808
#292

#292 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

293 DePaul University 48500 67100 0.2772 14,188 1254 0.7589
#293

#293 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,188

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

294 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#294

#294 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 %

295 Santa Clara University 51900 84500 0.386 6,577 1427 0.48
#295

#295 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$84,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

6,577

Est. Median SAT

1,427

Acceptance Rate

48.0 %

296 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 53300 61000 0.1266 41,303 1338 0.7975
#296

#296 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

41,303

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

297 MidAmerica Nazarene University 53400 63600 0.1593 1,204 1040 0.788
#297

#297 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,204

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

298 George Mason University 53800 61000 0.1181 28,334 1268 0.8748
#298

#298 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

28,334

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

299 California Lutheran University 54200 70000 0.226 2,297 1254 0.7567
#299

#299 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

300 Miami University-Oxford 56600 56600 0 16,816 1299 0.754
#300

#300 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$56,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,816

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

301 The University of Alabama 57100 57100 0 34,389 1284 0.7665
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$57,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,389

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

76.7 %

301 University of Missouri-Columbia 57100 59200 0.036 24,449 1256 0.7847
#301

#301 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

24,449

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

303 Salve Regina University 59000 71800 0.1784 2,135 1255 0.6817
#303

#303 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

304 Molloy University 59800 62300 0.0402 3,240 1199 0.8174
#304

#304 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,240

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

305 Thiel College 60400 69100 0.1259 833 1065 0.7155
#305

#305 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Sticker Price

$69,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

833

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

306 Presbyterian College 60600 62700 0.0335 853 1120 0.6837
#306

#306 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

307 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0309 20,622 1250 0.883
#307

#307 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

308 Berea College 69000 69000 0 1,527 1235 0.1934
#308

#308 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berea College
Berea, KY

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

1,527

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

19.3 %

309 Fordham University 70000 95000 0.263 10,582 1406 0.5931
#309

#309 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

10,582

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

59.3 %

310 The Catholic University of America 75800 82500 0.0812 3,177 1140 0.8278
#310

#310 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$82,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,177

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

82.8 %

311 Rollins College 82400 82400 0 2,640 1273 0.4754
#311

#311 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

2,640

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

47.5 %

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

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