Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - Social Sciences Majors

Most Affordable Colleges for Social Sciences, General, Social Sciences, Other Majors in New York 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 New York.
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 New York.
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 4,124 1344 0.1393
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

Sticker Price

--

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

4,124

Est. Median SAT

1,344

Acceptance Rate

13.9 %

2 Williams College 3700 89100 0.9586 2,101 1527 0.0825
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Sticker Price

$89,100

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

8.3 %

3 CUNY Graduate School and University Center 4900 34100 0.8566 3,237 0 0.3861
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$34,100

% Savings

86%

Undergraduates

3,237

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

38.6 %

4 Wesleyan University 5800 91100 0.9367 3,805 1405 0.1649
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Sticker Price

$91,100

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

3,805

Est. Median SAT

1,405

Acceptance Rate

16.5 %

5 Harvard University 5900 90600 0.9346 7,038 1535 0.0365
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$90,600

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

7,038

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.7 %

6 Columbia University in the City of New York 6900 93200 0.9262 9,157 1535 0.0386
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

9,157

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

3.9 %

7 North Carolina Central University 7000 27000 0.7416 6,595 971 0.8697
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

6,595

Est. Median SAT

971

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

7 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 7000 39100 0.8219 34,454 1435 0.1564
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

9 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 8000 36700 0.7828 11,554 1100 0.5516
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

11,554

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

55.2 %

9 CUNY Lehman College 8000 35100 0.7729 11,217 1037 0.4601
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

11,217

Est. Median SAT

1,037

Acceptance Rate

46.0 %

11 University of Virginia's College at Wise 8400 29000 0.7098 1,911 1065 0.9392
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,911

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

12 Vanderbilt University 8800 95000 0.9072 7,221 1527 0.0586
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

7,221

Est. Median SAT

1,527

Acceptance Rate

5.9 %

13 Allen University 10000 28500 0.6501 635 0 0.3212
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allen University
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

635

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

32.1 %

13 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 10000 21600 0.537 4,250 970 0.9166
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

91.7 %

15 Kentucky State University 10100 17400 0.4184 1,546 925 0.9251
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY

Sticker Price

$17,400

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

92.5 %

16 Rust College 10300 18500 0.4443 429 860 0.3469
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Sticker Price

$18,500

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

429

Est. Median SAT

860

Acceptance Rate

34.7 %

16 Swarthmore College 10300 88900 0.8842 1,623 1520 0.0746
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Sticker Price

$88,900

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,623

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

7.5 %

16 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 10300 21100 0.5124 4,721 1110 0.7782
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$21,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

4,721

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

19 New Mexico Highlands University 10400 21500 0.5158 1,710 945 0.9481
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,710

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

20 University of Pennsylvania 10900 93000 0.883 10,013 1528 0.054
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$93,000

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

10,013

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

21 California State University-Stanislaus 11700 29000 0.5966 8,455 950 0.9814
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Sticker Price

$29,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,455

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

22 Bluefield State University 12300 29500 0.5836 1,249 1000 0.8722
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,249

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

22 University of Chicago 12300 95000 0.8706 7,519 1535 0.0448
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$95,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

7,519

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

4.5 %

24 University of West Florida 12400 21500 0.4227 9,661 1120 0.5687
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$21,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

9,661

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

25 University of California-San Diego 12600 34000 0.6289 34,955 1375 0.2677
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.8 %

26 Sul Ross State University 12800 26700 0.5199 1,441 1000 0.9562
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,441

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

26 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 12800 27100 0.5269 28,674 980 0.9401
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

28,674

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

28 Boston University 13600 88800 0.8472 18,805 1475 0.1111
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

18,805

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

11.1 %

28 University of North Alabama 13600 28200 0.518 8,078 1124 0.7054
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

8,078

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

30 University of South Florida 13700 17100 0.1987 38,525 1239 0.4319
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$17,100

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

38,525

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

43.2 %

31 University of Wisconsin-Platteville 14200 22900 0.381 6,270 1140 0.8726
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI

Sticker Price

$22,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,270

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

32 Radford University 14300 21900 0.347 6,161 1070 0.8953
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Radford University
Radford, VA

Sticker Price

$21,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

6,161

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

33 Colorado College 14500 94600 0.8472 2,031 1357 0.1847
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

2,031

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

18.5 %

34 Lindsey Wilson College 14700 47600 0.6905 1,738 1035 0
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

35 Central Michigan University 14900 40600 0.6331 10,219 1095 0.8982
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

10,219

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

35 Mayville State University 14900 21200 0.2979 963 1034 0.7825
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$21,200

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

963

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

37 Northeastern University 15000 89900 0.8335 22,695 1490 0.0522
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$89,900

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

22,695

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

37 University of California-Berkeley 15000 43500 0.655 33,469 1407 0.1104
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

33,469

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

39 Governors State University 15200 35200 0.5687 2,573 945 0.4827
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,573

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

48.3 %

40 University of Southern Maine 15300 23000 0.3344 5,525 1129 0.7931
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Sticker Price

$23,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,525

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.3 %

41 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 15400 19300 0.2021 10,090 1075 0.9368
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

10,090

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

42 Carnegie Mellon University 15500 87300 0.8222 7,824 1528 0.1166
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$87,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

7,824

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

43 Lake Superior State University 15600 31700 0.5072 1,551 1114 1
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,551

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

43 New York University 15600 90800 0.8278 29,060 1520 0.0923
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New York University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,800

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

29,060

Est. Median SAT

1,520

Acceptance Rate

9.2 %

43 Ohio State University-Main Campus 15600 25700 0.3925 46,815 1339 0.6057
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

46,815

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

46 Grand Valley State University 16000 25300 0.368 19,002 1233 0.8302
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

46 Holy Apostles College and Seminary 16000 30600 0.4765 270 0 0.8303
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

270

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

46 Southeast Missouri State University 16000 30300 0.4715 7,926 1080 0.6897
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

49 The University of Texas at Tyler 16100 24900 0.353 7,683 1120 0.9402
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

7,683

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

49 University of Wisconsin-Superior 16100 27100 0.4066 2,027 1075 0.7795
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

2,027

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

51 Indiana University-Southeast 16200 24600 0.342 3,276 1090 0.8446
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,276

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

84.5 %

51 University of Rochester 16200 92300 0.8248 6,580 1469 0.4008
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$92,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,580

Est. Median SAT

1,469

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

53 University of Maine at Presque Isle 16400 31700 0.4825 2,152 925 0.9709
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME

Sticker Price

$31,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,152

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

97.1 %

54 California State University-Monterey Bay 16500 30700 0.4629 6,910 1053 0.9734
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

6,910

Est. Median SAT

1,053

Acceptance Rate

97.3 %

55 Dickinson State University 16700 23700 0.2949 1,339 1005 0.3695
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,339

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

37.0 %

56 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 16800 47700 0.6473 246 1117 0.8291
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, PA

Sticker Price

$47,700

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

246

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

82.9 %

56 Northwestern University 16800 89500 0.8127 8,846 1513 0.0722
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

8,846

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

7.2 %

58 Central Washington University 17000 22700 0.2508 10,033 1060 0.9061
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Sticker Price

$22,700

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,033

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

58 Eastern Oregon University 17000 34400 0.5054 2,502 1040 0.9831
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,502

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

60 California State University-Fullerton 17100 20600 0.1689 38,597 0 0.9052
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$20,600

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

38,597

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

60 Rogers State University 17100 24900 0.3127 3,141 936 0.6683
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,141

Est. Median SAT

936

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

62 Denison University 17200 69300 0.7512 2,406 1383 0.1693
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Denison University
Granville, OH

Sticker Price

$69,300

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

2,406

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

16.9 %

63 Bennington College 17300 89500 0.8071 797 1360 0.4453
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

797

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

44.5 %

63 Morehead State University 17300 28000 0.3824 8,258 1120 0.7721
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

65 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 17400 27400 0.3648 27,082 1099 0.8459
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

27,082

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

65 William Carey University 17400 34500 0.4956 3,113 1193 0.5797
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,113

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

67 Frostburg State University 17600 26900 0.3451 2,619 1082 0.892
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,619

Est. Median SAT

1,082

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

68 Campbellsville University 18200 41800 0.5645 6,411 1055 0.7235
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,411

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

69 West Liberty University 18400 24100 0.2368 1,944 1035 0.7212
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Sticker Price

$24,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

1,944

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

70 Portland State University 18600 26100 0.2868 15,960 1176 0.9091
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,960

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

71 Kansas State University 19000 28800 0.34 15,650 1164 0.8199
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

15,650

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

72 Coppin State University 19100 43100 0.5573 1,810 950 0.4956
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

49.6 %

73 University of Southern California 19200 76000 0.7473 21,023 1485 0.1002
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

21,023

Est. Median SAT

1,485

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

73 Whitman College 19200 85800 0.7769 1,561 1399 0.3815
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

1,561

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

75 Plymouth State University 19300 32100 0.4003 3,182 980 0.8754
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

3,182

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

76 Western Kentucky University 19500 26800 0.2699 14,151 960 0.9387
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$26,800

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,151

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

77 Trinity Washington University 19600 44200 0.5572 1,604 0 0.9919
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,604

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.2 %

78 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 19900 49400 0.5966 2,079 1135 0.8221
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,079

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

79 Bethany Lutheran College 20100 46400 0.5669 856 1160 0.3897
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

856

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

39.0 %

79 Central College 20100 36800 0.4536 1,084 1140 0.8617
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central College
Pella, IA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,084

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

81 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 20200 38800 0.481 36,588 1367 0.6535
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

36,588

Est. Median SAT

1,367

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

82 Saint Peter's University 20500 66300 0.6905 2,101 1070 0.9053
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Sticker Price

$66,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,101

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

82 University of Montevallo 20500 31500 0.3497 2,545 1124 0.5579
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

2,545

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

55.8 %

84 Hiram College 20600 48700 0.5763 1,026 1005 0.9244
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

92.4 %

85 San Diego State University 20700 28100 0.2635 34,637 1208 0.3598
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

34,637

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.0 %

86 Felician University 21100 58700 0.6407 1,870 1005 0.9511
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

Sticker Price

$58,700

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,870

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

87 Brown University 21300 93900 0.7729 7,910 1535 0.0539
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brown University
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$93,900

% Savings

77%

Undergraduates

7,910

Est. Median SAT

1,535

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

87 Cleveland State University 21300 30900 0.3103 9,418 1005 0.913
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$30,900

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

89 University of Wisconsin-Stout 21400 24800 0.1388 6,124 1159 0.8747
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,124

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

90 Upper Iowa University 21600 41700 0.4819 2,504 1045 0.9338
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,504

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

91 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 21700 33900 0.3597 7,353 1085 0.9077
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,353

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

90.8 %

92 The College of Saint Scholastica 21800 60400 0.6394 1,755 1180 0.9389
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,755

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

93 Caldwell University 21900 59300 0.6308 1,448 1157 0.654
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Sticker Price

$59,300

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,448

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

93 Trinity International University-Illinois 21900 23600 0.0719 140 1100 0.9318
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL

Sticker Price

$23,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

140

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

95 University of Mount Saint Vincent 22000 62600 0.649 2,398 1084 0.8464
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

2,398

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

96 American International College 22100 63600 0.6521 1,331 1020 0.969
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

American International College
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$63,600

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,331

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

96 Belhaven University 22100 43300 0.4909 1,453 1065 0.5325
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

1,453

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

98 Colorado Christian University 22300 63300 0.6475 6,730 1110 0.8328
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

6,730

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.3 %

99 Vermont State University 22500 26900 0.1633 4,087 960 0.8323
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

4,087

Est. Median SAT

960

Acceptance Rate

83.2 %

100 Florida State University 22700 25000 0.0922 32,711 1360 0.2422
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Sticker Price

$25,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

32,711

Est. Median SAT

1,360

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

101 Washington State University 22900 36800 0.3783 14,346 1139 0.8797
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

14,346

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

102 West Texas A & M University 23000 24600 0.065 6,930 1060 0.5863
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

6,930

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

103 Bard College 23200 89300 0.7398 2,037 1379 0.5212
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Sticker Price

$89,300

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

2,037

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

52.1 %

103 Southwestern Adventist University 23200 40800 0.4311 813 1060 0.5552
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Sticker Price

$40,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

813

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

55.5 %

105 Berry College 23300 60800 0.6166 2,254 1224 0.64
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$60,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,254

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

64.0 %

106 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 23400 30300 0.2279 10,656 1075 0.7289
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

10,656

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

106 Western Connecticut State University 23400 30100 0.2229 3,542 1130 0.8136
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

3,542

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

108 Hamline University 23500 56500 0.5836 1,716 1145 0.8983
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,716

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

109 Keystone College 23700 42900 0.4473 894 1035 0.848
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

894

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

109 Morningside University 23700 59600 0.6027 1,177 1125 0.7057
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,177

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

111 Daemen University 24100 53800 0.5525 1,656 1209 0.7375
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

112 Elmira College 24200 49700 0.5125 745 1250 0.7696
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

745

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

113 Bemidji State University 24300 26400 0.0786 3,610 1110 0.9131
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,610

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

113 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 24300 42300 0.4253 1,905 965 0.5754
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Sticker Price

$42,300

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,905

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

113 Wilson College 24300 43300 0.4385 1,180 1040 0.9532
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

113 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24300 55200 0.5603 957 1233 0.7816
#113

#113 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 %

117 University of Sioux Falls 24400 40100 0.3901 1,241 1055 0.8298
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,241

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

118 St. Thomas Aquinas College 24600 61200 0.598 1,889 985 0.9305
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,889

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.1 %

119 Virginia Wesleyan University 24900 54800 0.5456 1,749 1279 0.7287
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,749

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

72.9 %

120 Prescott College 25000 48100 0.4795 257 1139 0.9857
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

257

Est. Median SAT

1,139

Acceptance Rate

98.6 %

121 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 25100 36600 0.3146 65,450 1203 0.8989
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

121 Boston College 25100 94600 0.7347 9,654 1490 0.1619
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

9,654

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.2 %

121 Russell Sage College 25100 57600 0.565 1,255 1134 0.5326
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,255

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

53.3 %

124 Bellevue University 25200 25700 0.0194 11,096 0 0.995
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

11,096

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

124 Westfield State University 25200 39000 0.3535 3,868 1105 0.8671
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

Sticker Price

$39,000

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

3,868

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.7 %

126 Mercy University 25300 44500 0.4317 6,775 1074 0.8584
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$44,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,775

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

85.8 %

127 Michigan State University 25500 28900 0.1193 41,234 1223 0.848
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,223

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

127 Stetson University 25500 79100 0.678 2,349 1209 0.716
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

Sticker Price

$79,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

2,349

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

129 Vassar College 25700 91500 0.7191 2,462 1499 0.1857
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sticker Price

$91,500

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,462

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

18.6 %

130 Mount Marty University 25800 55200 0.5325 1,022 1090 0.4257
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD

Sticker Price

$55,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,022

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

42.6 %

131 Eastern Mennonite University 25900 62000 0.5823 791 1269 1
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$62,000

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

791

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

131 Westmont College 25900 76400 0.6612 1,311 1324 0.7704
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

133 Black Hills State University 26000 28100 0.074 3,279 1075 0.9531
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

3,279

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.3 %

133 Doane University 26000 62800 0.5861 1,323 1125 0.9801
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,323

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

135 California State University-San Bernardino 26100 38000 0.3129 14,993 920 0.9318
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

14,993

Est. Median SAT

920

Acceptance Rate

93.2 %

135 Corban University 26100 57300 0.5443 785 1124 0.8974
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Corban University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$57,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

785

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

135 Pennsylvania Western University 26100 35600 0.2671 7,586 1070 0.9433
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$35,600

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

138 Marywood University 26200 55500 0.5282 1,834 1160 0.6058
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Sticker Price

$55,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,834

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

139 Evangel University 26300 39900 0.341 1,843 1183 0.7161
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,183

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

140 Northern Kentucky University 26500 31600 0.1612 10,163 1090 0.8307
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,163

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

141 College of Saint Benedict 26900 68900 0.6105 1,391 1159 0.8887
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

141 Tulane University of Louisiana 26900 83600 0.6785 7,283 1451 0.1398
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$83,600

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,283

Est. Median SAT

1,451

Acceptance Rate

14.0 %

143 Mount Aloysius College 27000 49200 0.4514 2,942 1025 0.904
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,942

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

144 University of North Texas 27100 37400 0.2756 34,458 1114 0.7223
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

145 Millersville University of Pennsylvania 27300 34200 0.202 5,823 1150 0.8619
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

5,823

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

146 Troy University 27400 32600 0.1594 10,222 1090 0.9604
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

10,222

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

146 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 27400 40300 0.32 20,418 1375 0.5808
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

20,418

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

148 California State University-San Marcos 27500 38400 0.2836 14,977 970 0.951
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

149 Shawnee State University 27700 34400 0.195 2,994 1085 0.8147
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,994

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

149 Touro University 27700 58500 0.5261 5,098 1366 0.6196
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Touro University
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,098

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

151 North Central College 28100 62700 0.5515 2,454 1203 0.7733
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

152 Linfield University 28500 69900 0.5926 1,641 1145 0.8517
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Linfield University
McMinnville, OR

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,641

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

85.2 %

152 University of Akron Main Campus 28500 31500 0.0953 11,160 1069 0.5967
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

Sticker Price

$31,500

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,160

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

154 Faulkner University 28600 39600 0.2781 1,793 1040 0.6613
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,793

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.1 %

155 Dominican University of California 29400 69200 0.5749 1,127 1225 0.8392
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,127

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

155 New England College 29400 64600 0.5452 1,032 930 0.9213
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New England College
Henniker, NH

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

930

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

157 California State University-Chico 29600 41000 0.2783 13,392 1117 0.9158
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

13,392

Est. Median SAT

1,117

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

158 Jacksonville University 29700 66200 0.5517 2,946 1195 0.5696
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,946

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

57.0 %

159 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford 29800 43700 0.3178 1,002 1115 0.8898
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA

Sticker Price

$43,700

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,002

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

160 San Jose State University 29900 41000 0.2705 28,008 0 0.8461
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

161 Roosevelt University 30000 43300 0.307 2,605 1015 0.9427
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,605

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

161 University of North Dakota 30000 32500 0.0791 11,033 1150 0.769
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$32,500

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

11,033

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

163 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 30200 42400 0.2878 21,947 1335 0.3122
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$42,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

21,947

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

31.2 %

163 Chowan University 30200 39100 0.2276 638 985 0.7237
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

638

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

165 Agnes Scott College 30500 69000 0.5581 843 1273 0.6215
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Sticker Price

$69,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

843

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

62.2 %

166 Southern Wesleyan University 30600 46200 0.3372 887 1090 1
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

887

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

166 University of Maine at Augusta 30600 38900 0.2136 4,250 0 0.0683
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

4,250

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

6.8 %

168 University of South Carolina Beaufort 30700 38500 0.2027 2,067 1025 0.6918
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

2,067

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

169 Benedictine University 30900 48900 0.3681 1,972 1150 0.9523
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

1,972

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

170 Clark University 31100 76800 0.5947 2,266 1381 0.3954
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$76,800

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

171 Clarkson University 31300 75500 0.5852 2,296 1302 0.7736
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$75,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

2,296

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

171 Florida Southern College 31300 63200 0.5044 2,626 1219 0.5909
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,626

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

173 St. Andrews University 31600 44700 0.2924 806 985 0.3048
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

806

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

30.5 %

174 Missouri Baptist University 31700 53800 0.4102 4,958 843 0.686
#174

#174 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 %

175 CUNY Brooklyn College 31800 31800 0 11,562 1110 0.5836
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$31,800

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,562

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

58.4 %

175 Southern New Hampshire University 31800 47600 0.3318 159,653 965 0.9612
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Sticker Price

$47,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

159,653

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

96.1 %

177 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 32000 39900 0.1979 9,967 1080 0.9475
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

9,967

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

177 Michigan Technological University 32000 34700 0.0778 6,022 1256 0.8353
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

6,022

Est. Median SAT

1,256

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

177 University of Bridgeport 32000 60500 0.4712 1,479 1065 0.6431
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

1,479

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

64.3 %

180 University of Rio Grande 32300 38800 0.1676 2,030 0 0.7298
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

181 Colorado Mesa University 32500 40000 0.1858 9,473 1050 0.9829
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Sticker Price

$40,000

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

9,473

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

181 Kalamazoo College 32500 71500 0.5452 1,166 1294 0.7533
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,166

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

183 Carthage College 32600 58600 0.4441 2,675 1110 0.871
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$58,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,675

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

184 Liberty University 32800 43900 0.2528 52,823 1181 0.9932
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

52,823

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

99.3 %

184 University of Missouri-St Louis 32800 59200 0.446 12,151 1154 0.5716
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

12,151

Est. Median SAT

1,154

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

186 Harding University 32900 47000 0.2995 3,523 1193 0.3942
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,523

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

39.4 %

187 California State University-Sacramento 33600 44900 0.2518 28,226 1015 0.9343
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Sticker Price

$44,900

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

28,226

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

188 Hope International University 33900 56700 0.4024 564 1070 0.3298
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

564

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

189 Charleston Southern University 34400 48400 0.2905 2,914 1070 0.7609
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,914

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

189 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 34400 34500 0.0029 9,982 1125 0.7702
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

9,982

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

191 Asbury University 35000 49100 0.2866 2,066 1157 0.954
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

2,066

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

192 Boise State University 35200 48800 0.2786 24,030 1025 0.8721
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

24,030

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

193 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4381 4,050 1225 0.8778
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,050

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

194 Concordia University Texas 35900 43600 0.1767 1,391 1110 0.9106
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$43,600

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,391

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

194 Towson University 35900 45700 0.2144 16,264 1093 0.8198
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Towson University
Towson, MD

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

16,264

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

82.0 %

196 University of Michigan-Flint 36400 39400 0.0761 5,011 1084 0.7047
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,011

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

197 Warner Pacific University 36500 41600 0.1221 350 945 0.5855
#197

#197 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$41,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

350

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

58.6 %

198 Long Island University 36600 59600 0.3862 11,753 1222 0.8977
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

11,753

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

199 University of the Pacific 36700 72100 0.4912 3,249 1298 0.7132
#199

#199 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$72,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

200 University of Central Florida 36800 39600 0.0707 59,649 1280 0.4471
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,600

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

59,649

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

44.7 %

201 Oklahoma Wesleyan University 37400 51000 0.2662 824 1060 0.7703
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

Sticker Price

$51,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

824

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

202 University at Buffalo 37600 46800 0.1966 20,360 1303 0.7418
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,360

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

203 Dominican University New York 37800 52200 0.2761 1,115 1170 0.9771
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY

Sticker Price

$52,200

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

1,115

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

204 Benedictine College 37900 50800 0.254 2,391 1229 0.7645
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,391

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

205 Adelphi University 38300 63300 0.3959 5,325 1218 0.6591
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

206 Suffolk University 38800 73600 0.4731 4,324 1209 0.822
#206

#206 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$73,600

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

4,324

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

207 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 39300 56700 0.307 40,754 1391 0.3915
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

40,754

Est. Median SAT

1,391

Acceptance Rate

39.2 %

208 Cumberland University 39400 47500 0.1702 2,652 1125 0.67
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

2,652

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

67.0 %

209 University of Massachusetts-Amherst 39600 53800 0.264 23,920 1390 0.5973
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

23,920

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

59.7 %

210 Mount Saint Mary College 40300 67400 0.4022 2,141 1090 0.8888
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Sticker Price

$67,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,141

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

211 Bethel University 41100 46200 0.11 2,556 1209 0.878
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$46,200

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

2,556

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

212 Manhattan University 41200 71700 0.4252 2,928 1248 0.785
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY

Sticker Price

$71,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

2,928

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

78.5 %

213 Campbell University 41700 65100 0.3591 2,699 1120 0.872
#213

#213 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 %

214 Hofstra University 41800 69500 0.3986 6,581 1323 0.6808
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$69,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

214 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 41800 55100 0.2415 42,604 1336 0.6056
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$55,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

216 Loyola University Maryland 42200 78800 0.4645 3,881 1309 0.7549
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

3,881

Est. Median SAT

1,309

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

216 University of Alabama at Birmingham 42200 42200 0 12,382 1242 0.8842
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

12,382

Est. Median SAT

1,242

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

218 Southern Oregon University 42400 42600 0.0047 4,964 1125 0.9007
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Sticker Price

$42,600

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

4,964

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

219 Butler University 43000 64500 0.3332 4,489 1279 0.8508
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$64,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,489

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

219 University of California-Riverside 43000 66400 0.3523 22,599 1199 0.7685
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

22,599

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

221 University of Alaska Southeast 43100 45200 0.0459 1,768 1020 0.6329
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$45,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

1,768

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

63.3 %

222 Western Oregon University 43400 43400 0 3,343 1120 0.9871
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Sticker Price

$43,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

3,343

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.7 %

223 Oregon State University 44900 61900 0.2742 31,253 1272 0.773
#223

#223 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 %

224 University of Massachusetts-Boston 45000 56800 0.2076 12,234 1194 0.8296
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

12,234

Est. Median SAT

1,194

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

225 Simpson University 45600 56200 0.1887 755 1075 0.9903
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Simpson University
Redding, CA

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

755

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

226 Ramapo College of New Jersey 46700 48100 0.0291 5,444 1214 0.7064
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,100

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

227 Whittier College 48400 68100 0.2893 767 1160 0.835
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

767

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

228 Stevens Institute of Technology 49100 85800 0.4277 4,236 1445 0.4758
#228

#228 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

Sticker Price

$85,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,445

Acceptance Rate

47.6 %

229 Providence College 50700 85000 0.4037 4,556 1222 0.5089
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

4,556

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

230 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0386 28,064 1237 0.8598
#230

#230 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 %

231 University of California-Irvine 54500 64800 0.1589 30,204 1333 0.2878
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$64,800

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.8 %

232 University of Oregon 59400 68900 0.1389 20,622 1250 0.883
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

233 University of La Verne 62100 66500 0.0662 2,414 1123 0.4847
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Sticker Price

$66,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

2,414

Est. Median SAT

1,123

Acceptance Rate

48.5 %

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

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