Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in Iowa for 2026

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Considering a degree in Social Sciences?
These rankings show the most affordable colleges for Social Sciences majors who live in Iowa.
Rankings are calculated by estimating the net price at every college offering Social Sciences degrees for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Iowa.
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
Social Sciences
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 United States Air Force Academy 0 0 0 4,114 1335 0.1409
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,114

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

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

#2 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 %

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

#3 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 %

4 Harvard University 5900 95900 0.9386 8,844 1535 0.0365
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$95,900

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

8,844

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

5 Swarthmore College 6500 93800 0.9309 1,623 1520 0.0746
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

6 Colgate University 7100 95700 0.9254 3,193 1488 0.1388
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Sticker Price

$95,700

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

3,193

Est. Median SAT

1,488

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

7 Vanderbilt University 7800 96500 0.9194 7,221 1527 0.0586
#7

#7 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 %

8 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 8300 43500 0.8099 28,674 980 0.9419
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.2 %

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

#9 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 %

10 University of Pennsylvania 8500 92900 0.9087 11,478 1536 0.054
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

11 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 9200 30000 0.6931 40,684 1331 0.3915
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

40,684

Est. Median SAT

1,331

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

12 Kentucky State University 9600 29700 0.6778 1,793 865 0.9608
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$29,700

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

865

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

13 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 576 0 0.7254
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

576

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

14 Coppin State University 10200 39900 0.7435 1,907 950 0.4583
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,907

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

45.8 %

14 University of Maine at Presque Isle 10200 35500 0.7135 2,758 925 0.9987
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,758

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

16 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10400 20700 0.4966 4,239 970 0.9166
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$20,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,239

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

17 University of Virginia's College at Wise 10500 31100 0.6625 2,142 1040 0.2854
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,142

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

18 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 11000 27400 0.5982 27,132 1099 0.9617
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

27,132

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

19 Boston University 11400 91600 0.8759 18,805 1475 0.1111
#19

#19 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 %

19 Governors State University 11400 35200 0.676 2,572 945 0.4827
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,572

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

19 University of Southern Maine 11400 23000 0.5038 5,525 1144 0.7923
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,144

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

19 Vassar College 11400 92600 0.877 2,462 1499 0.1857
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$92,600

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

23 Felician University 11600 58700 0.8025 1,870 1020 0.9401
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

24 Brown University 11700 94000 0.8752 7,910 1535 0.0539
#24

#24 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 %

24 University of Michigan-Flint 11700 45600 0.7431 5,011 1109 0.7046
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

26 Trinity Washington University 11800 54500 0.7837 1,658 0 0.9952
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$54,500

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,658

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

27 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 11900 19600 0.3927 10,632 1075 0.8859
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

10,632

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

28 University of Chicago 12200 95500 0.872 7,598 1535 0.0448
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,500

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,598

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

29 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 12300 26100 0.5281 22,033 1321 0.3132
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

22,033

Est. Median SAT

1,321

Acceptance Rate

31.3 %

29 California State University-Stanislaus 12300 45900 0.7314 8,455 950 0.9814
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$45,900

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

29 Sul Ross State University 12300 37300 0.6705 1,890 1020 0.9871
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,890

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

32 California State University-Fresno 12500 19600 0.3615 21,954 995 0.9526
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Sticker Price

$19,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

21,954

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

33 University of West Florida 13000 21500 0.3948 9,970 1149 0.5824
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

9,970

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

34 Mississippi Valley State University 13200 21600 0.3896 2,013 845 0.9238
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,013

Est. Median SAT

845

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

35 Portland State University 13500 26100 0.4808 15,414 1094 0.9087
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

36 Denison University 13600 69300 0.8037 2,394 1412 0.1739
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,394

Est. Median SAT

1,412

Acceptance Rate

17.4 %

37 Peru State College 13900 22100 0.372 1,308 0 0
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Peru State College
Peru, NE

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

37 Southeast Missouri State University 13900 28200 0.5082 7,926 945 0.7352
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

39 Ohio State University-Main Campus 14200 25700 0.4469 46,815 1378 0.6057
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

39 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 27800 0.4903 6,045 1193 0.8938
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,045

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

41 University of California-Riverside 14300 66000 0.7838 22,600 1199 0.7639
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

42 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 14400 24300 0.4067 10,084 1055 0.8572
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$24,300

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

43 Central Michigan University 14700 37400 0.6075 10,193 1095 0.8982
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,193

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

44 California State University-Chico 14900 30700 0.5138 13,792 1075 0.9272
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

13,792

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

44 Colorado College 14900 94600 0.8422 2,031 1357 0.1847
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

46 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 15000 20500 0.2697 4,880 1124 0.8172
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

47 California State University-San Marcos 15100 38300 0.6056 14,977 1040 0.951
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

47 University of Maine at Augusta 15100 44900 0.6639 4,313 0 0
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,313

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

49 Lewis-Clark State College 15200 23500 0.3525 3,793 980 0.8769
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

49 Northeastern University 15200 89900 0.8309 17,432 1490 0.0522
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

17,432

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

49 Troy University 15200 26700 0.4306 10,222 1090 0.9604
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

52 California State University-San Bernardino 15400 43900 0.6498 15,365 990 0.9374
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

15,365

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

52 Colorado Mesa University 15400 40000 0.6148 9,473 1055 0.8203
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

52 University of Wisconsin-Superior 15400 28800 0.4655 2,037 1075 0.9301
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

55 Grand Valley State University 15500 25300 0.3878 19,002 1084 0.8302
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

56 Central Washington University 15700 22700 0.308 10,317 1045 0.9062
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

10,317

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

56 Rogers State University 15700 39700 0.6051 3,135 930 0.8184
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,135

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

58 Wayne State College 15900 20000 0.2049 3,902 0 0
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Sticker Price

$20,000

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

3,902

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

59 Shawnee State University 16000 33300 0.5188 2,994 1085 0.6891
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

60 Eastern Oregon University 16100 52000 0.691 2,502 1040 0.9831
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$52,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

60 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16100 35900 0.5516 267 0 1
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

267

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

62 New Mexico Highlands University 16600 31500 0.4727 1,603 0 0
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,603

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

62 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 16600 33300 0.5016 1,009 1115 0.8854
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,009

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

64 The University of Texas at Tyler 16700 24900 0.3289 7,683 1120 0.9402
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

65 California State University-Sacramento 16800 27600 0.3916 28,820 1035 0.9399
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

28,820

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

65 The University of Montana-Western 16800 25600 0.3434 1,335 990 0.9978
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,335

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

99.8 %

67 Ferris State University 17000 31000 0.4523 8,991 1015 0.9139
#67

#67 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 %

67 William Carey University 17000 34700 0.5107 3,052 1120 0.6029
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

60.3 %

69 Bluefield State University 17100 29200 0.415 1,117 990 0.9723
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,117

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

69 Cleveland State University 17100 30900 0.4461 9,482 1069 0.913
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

9,482

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

71 Bennington College 17200 89500 0.8077 797 1370 0.4453
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,370

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

72 California State University-Monterey Bay 17300 34000 0.4908 6,907 1060 0.974
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,907

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

73 Simmons College of Kentucky 17500 30500 0.4269 504 805 1
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

504

Est. Median SAT

805

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

73 Western Kentucky University 17500 27000 0.3507 14,151 970 0.9387
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

75 Frostburg State University 17700 26600 0.3344 3,422 1095 0.8918
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

76 Westfield State University 17900 36600 0.5104 3,868 1085 0.8141
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

77 Boston College 18000 96200 0.8125 10,314 1490 0.1643
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$96,200

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

77 Campbellsville University 18000 43200 0.5827 6,848 1075 0.7974
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

79 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 18300 37800 0.5165 1,817 905 0.4118
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,817

Est. Median SAT

905

Acceptance Rate

41.2 %

80 The College of Saint Scholastica 18400 60400 0.6957 1,810 1110 0.9296
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

81 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 18500 61000 0.6963 245 1178 0.8294
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$61,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

245

Est. Median SAT

1,178

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

81 California State University-Fullerton 18500 20600 0.1035 38,760 1090 0.9052
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

38,760

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

81 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 18500 28200 0.3435 7,353 1085 0.9077
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

84 North Carolina Central University 18700 27600 0.3222 6,595 1060 0.8696
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

85 Virginia Wesleyan University 18800 54800 0.6569 1,749 1270 0.7287
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

86 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 19000 43300 0.5614 1,321 1155 0.9521
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Greensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,321

Est. Median SAT

1,155

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

87 West Liberty University 19200 43900 0.5631 1,934 1035 0.9727
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,934

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

88 Whitman College 19500 85500 0.7721 1,561 1399 0.3815
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

89 San Jose State University 19900 33600 0.4074 28,008 1124 0.8461
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

90 Daemen University 20000 55100 0.6371 1,653 1050 0.6826
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,653

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

68.3 %

91 Towson University 20100 30000 0.3295 16,264 1098 0.8197
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,098

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

91 University of Southern California 20100 75800 0.7352 20,630 1492 0.0981
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

93 University of Rochester 20300 93100 0.7822 6,580 1462 0.4008
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$93,100

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,462

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

94 Central College 20400 36500 0.441 1,084 1145 0.8617
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

94 Olivet Nazarene University 20400 71400 0.7146 2,711 1104 0.5586
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,711

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

96 Boise State University 20700 59700 0.6533 23,983 1135 0.8721
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$59,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

97 Glenville State University 20900 30900 0.3237 1,685 980 0.6945
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,685

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

97 Hamline University 20900 56500 0.6296 1,806 1163 0.8763
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

99 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 21100 42600 0.5052 1,813 1109 0.9484
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,813

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

100 Northwestern University 21300 89500 0.7623 9,399 1527 0.0769
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

9,399

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

7.7 %

100 Southern Oregon University 21300 62000 0.6566 4,235 1104 0.8862
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,235

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

100 University of Sioux Falls 21300 40100 0.4689 1,241 1135 0.8289
#100

#100 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 %

103 Southwestern Adventist University 21400 49800 0.5701 758 1064 0.7836
#103

#103 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 %

104 Stetson University 21500 79100 0.7286 2,349 1179 0.716
#104

#104 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 %

104 University of Montevallo 21500 53500 0.5979 2,642 1124 0.5385
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,642

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

106 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5025 1,614 1105 0.4975
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

106 Pennsylvania Western University 21600 28200 0.2344 7,586 1045 0.9433
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

108 Austin Peay State University 21700 35900 0.3955 8,926 1075 0.9641
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,926

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.4 %

109 Marywood University 22100 79900 0.7237 1,833 1160 0.6058
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$79,900

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

1,833

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

110 Upper Iowa University 22200 41700 0.4681 3,054 1035 0.9646
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

3,054

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

110 West Texas A & M University 22200 28900 0.232 6,926 1060 0.9868
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

6,926

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

112 Mayville State University 22400 24500 0.087 1,067 1034 0.7123
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$24,500

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

113 American International College 22500 63600 0.6459 1,207 1025 0.9957
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,207

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

99.6 %

113 Keystone College 22500 35100 0.3595 894 1020 0.848
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

115 Florida State University 22600 32500 0.3046 32,720 1360 0.2422
#115

#115 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 %

116 Black Hills State University 22700 24900 0.0857 3,198 1075 0.9633
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

3,198

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

117 Colorado Christian University 22800 74500 0.694 8,200 1110 0.9764
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$74,500

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

117 Indiana University-Southeast 22800 25900 0.1207 3,276 1090 0.8446
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$25,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

119 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 22900 36500 0.3729 5,823 1115 0.8619
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

119 Ouachita Baptist University 22900 65200 0.6485 1,729 1209 0.6752
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Sticker Price

$65,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,729

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

121 Eastern Mennonite University 23300 79700 0.7072 791 1269 1
#121

#121 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 %

122 Caldwell University 23400 59300 0.6055 1,617 1245 0.7134
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,617

Est. Median SAT

1,245

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

123 Mount Saint Mary College 23700 68400 0.6536 2,141 1153 0.8888
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$68,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

123 New York University 23700 91800 0.7416 29,060 1520 0.0923
#123

#123 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 %

125 Washington State University 23800 38700 0.3858 21,455 1125 0.8664
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

21,455

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

126 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 24100 38000 0.3658 23,920 1397 0.5973
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,397

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

127 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24200 55200 0.5609 957 1233 0.7816
#127

#127 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 %

128 Bard College 24300 90300 0.7306 2,438 1366 0.5212
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$90,300

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

2,438

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

129 Wilson College 24900 44400 0.4404 1,379 1055 0.9211
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,379

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

130 Prescott College 25000 48100 0.4807 223 1139 0.9451
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

223

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

94.5 %

131 Mount Marty University 25200 61700 0.592 1,022 1090 0.4257
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$61,700

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

132 University of North Dakota 25900 28600 0.0921 11,033 1150 0.769
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

133 Doane University 26000 77700 0.665 1,315 1125 0.9801
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$77,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

133 Northern Kentucky University 26000 32100 0.1901 10,163 1090 0.6765
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

135 University of Mount Saint Vincent 26100 64100 0.5929 2,725 1100 0.8511
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$64,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,725

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

136 Evangel University 26200 44900 0.4161 1,511 1180 0.7161
#136

#136 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 %

137 Hobart William Smith Colleges 26400 88300 0.7011 1,794 1308 0.6399
#137

#137 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 %

137 Mount Aloysius College 26400 49200 0.4636 2,942 1045 0.8205
#137

#137 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 %

139 Iowa State University 26800 43300 0.3825 25,628 1207 0.8866
#139

#139 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 %

140 University of Missouri-St Louis 26900 37200 0.2753 12,317 1152 0.6267
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$37,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

12,317

Est. Median SAT

1,152

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

141 Faulkner University 27300 51500 0.4699 1,758 1025 0.7307
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$51,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,758

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

142 University of Wisconsin-Stout 27400 29500 0.0722 6,136 1159 0.8767
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,136

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

143 College of Saint Benedict 27800 68900 0.5973 1,391 1164 0.9152
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

144 Clarkson University 27900 78000 0.6425 2,296 1302 0.7736
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$78,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

145 Morehead State University 28000 32600 0.141 8,258 1140 0.7721
#145

#145 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 %

146 California Lutheran University 28100 70000 0.5988 2,297 1254 0.7567
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,297

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

147 Bellevue University 28200 32400 0.1277 11,037 0 0
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$32,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

11,037

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

148 Plymouth State University 28300 44500 0.3645 3,182 980 0.8754
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

149 University of Akron Main Campus 28600 33400 0.1437 11,160 1069 0.5967
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

150 Chowan University 29000 39100 0.2583 603 1015 0.6879
#150

#150 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 %

150 Jacksonville University 29000 88700 0.6729 2,946 1195 0.5694
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$88,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

150 University of Iowa 29000 31100 0.0685 22,738 1208 0.8362
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

153 Russell Sage College 29100 71000 0.5901 1,247 1010 0.5326
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,247

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

153 University of Alaska Southeast 29100 31300 0.0681 1,768 1020 0.6329
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

155 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6355 2,266 1381 0.3954
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

155 Kansas State University 29300 41600 0.2946 15,650 1164 0.8169
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

157 University of South Carolina Beaufort 29400 38500 0.2365 2,162 1025 0.725
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

2,162

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

72.5 %

158 Mercy University 29900 44500 0.3282 6,774 1135 0.8584
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

6,774

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

159 Dominican University of California 30300 69200 0.5624 1,114 1255 0.835
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

159 Lake Superior State University 30300 33700 0.1009 1,551 1120 0.6801
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

161 University of North Texas 30700 37400 0.179 34,458 1114 0.7223
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

162 Palm Beach Atlantic University 30800 69000 0.5531 3,312 1094 0.8199
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,312

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

163 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1161 0.9523
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,161

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

164 Western Connecticut State University 31100 49800 0.3756 3,567 1105 0.8701
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$49,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,567

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

165 Southern Wesleyan University 31500 47100 0.3315 784 1170 0.9953
#165

#165 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 %

166 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4112 4,958 843 0.686
#166

#166 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 %

167 Manhattan University 31900 72500 0.56 2,744 1274 0.7894
#167

#167 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 %

168 Liberty University 32300 44300 0.2709 52,961 1174 0.9898
#168

#168 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 %

168 North Central College 32300 64900 0.5023 2,454 1203 0.7733
#168

#168 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 %

170 Vermont State University 32400 38700 0.1627 4,108 960 0.8167
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$38,700

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,108

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

171 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32500 39900 0.1854 9,847 1090 0.9309
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,847

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

172 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1125 0.8706
#172

#172 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 %

172 Suffolk University 32600 69700 0.5326 4,326 1209 0.8233
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$69,700

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,326

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.3 %

174 Dominican University New York 32700 53500 0.389 1,115 1170 0.633
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$53,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

175 Roosevelt University 32800 47600 0.3113 2,868 1049 0.9716
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,868

Est. Median SAT

1,049

Acceptance Rate

97.2 %

176 Southern New Hampshire University 33000 52800 0.3751 164,423 965 0.9951
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$52,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

164,423

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

177 Kalamazoo College 33400 80100 0.5828 1,166 1250 0.7532
#177

#177 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 %

178 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

179 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 34000 58500 0.4193 37,985 1390 0.5815
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

180 Hope International University 34100 69600 0.51 564 1027 0.3298
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$69,600

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

564

Est. Median SAT

1,027

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

180 Spring Arbor University 34100 52700 0.3536 1,139 1124 0.5152
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

1,139

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

51.5 %

182 Charleston Southern University 34300 48400 0.2917 3,126 1060 0.9646
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

183 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34500 34500 0 10,202 1140 0.8109
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,202

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

184 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2877 1,789 1197 0.634
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,789

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

184 University of South Florida 35000 35000 0 38,525 1239 0.4319
#184

#184 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 %

186 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

186 San Diego State University 35200 36100 0.0249 35,782 1208 0.3619
#186

#186 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 %

188 Agnes Scott College 35300 69200 0.4897 843 1269 0.6215
#188

#188 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 %

189 Warner Pacific University 35500 41600 0.1474 378 1020 0.7114
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

378

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

71.1 %

190 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 35700 48300 0.2616 2,075 1090 0.8894
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

191 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

192 Berry College 35900 60900 0.4107 2,254 1219 0.64
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

193 University of the Pacific 36500 71500 0.4898 3,249 1298 0.7132
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

194 Loyola University Maryland 36800 78800 0.5331 3,881 1303 0.7549
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

195 St. Thomas Aquinas College 36900 64400 0.4273 1,889 985 0.9305
#195

#195 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$64,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

196 Westmont College 37400 80300 0.5342 1,302 1335 0.7705
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,302

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

197 Benedictine College 37600 50800 0.2599 2,403 1241 0.9812
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

198 Nazareth University 37800 63300 0.4034 1,882 1211 0.7472
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,882

Est. Median SAT

1,211

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

199 Touro University 38900 42000 0.0737 4,872 1322 0.6083
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

4,872

Est. Median SAT

1,322

Acceptance Rate

60.8 %

200 Cumberland University 39300 47500 0.1713 2,745 1055 0.6733
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,745

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

67.3 %

201 Concordia University Texas 39400 45800 0.1413 1,188 990 0.9125
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,188

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

202 University of Central Florida 39600 39600 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#202

#202 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 %

203 Bethel University 40400 45600 0.1126 2,755 1214 0.878
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$45,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,755

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

204 Butler University 41000 68300 0.3994 4,489 1279 0.8508
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$68,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

205 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 41600 47200 0.1185 65,450 1203 0.8989
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

206 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.36 2,699 1120 0.8718
#206

#206 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 %

207 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42300 42300 0 11,959 1260 0.8818
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

208 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 42800 54700 0.2175 25,900 1375 0.5808
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

25,900

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

209 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,167 1040 0.981
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,167

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

210 Radford University 43600 45700 0.0466 6,161 1070 0.8953
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

211 Providence College 44300 85000 0.4789 4,236 1335 0.5089
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

212 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2745 31,253 1272 0.773
#212

#212 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 %

213 University at Buffalo 46800 46800 0 20,359 1303 0.7418
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

214 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#214

#214 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 %

215 Ramapo College of New Jersey 48500 54600 0.1117 5,444 1220 0.7064
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$54,600

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

216 Tulane University of Louisiana 48700 92100 0.4715 8,192 1451 0.1398
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$92,100

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,192

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

217 Stevens Institute of Technology 49500 85800 0.423 4,236 1445 0.4758
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

217 University of California-San Diego 49500 74200 0.3328 34,955 1375 0.2671
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

219 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

220 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

221 University of La Verne 57000 67300 0.1531 3,050 1109 0.7117
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$67,300

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

3,050

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

222 Michigan Technological University 59300 59300 0 6,013 1256 0.9243
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,013

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

223 University of Oregon 66800 68900 0.0309 20,622 1250 0.883
#223

#223 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 %

224 University of California-Berkeley 70700 75900 0.0685 33,070 1407 0.1098
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

225 University of California-Irvine 72700 74700 0.0268 30,204 1333 0.2857
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$74,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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