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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - biology Majors

Most Affordable Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Colleges in the state of California for 2027

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

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
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Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Santa Ana College 4600 23100 0.8003 27,248 0 0
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Sticker Price

$23,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

27,248

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

2 Harvard University 5900 96000 0.9387 6,738 1500 0.0418
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$96,000

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

6,738

Est. Median SAT

1,500

Acceptance Rate

4.2 %

3 Santa Monica College 6400 15500 0.588 23,453 0 1
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Sticker Price

$15,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

23,453

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

4 College of Staten Island CUNY 7500 36100 0.7932 10,368 1064 0.999
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,368

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

5 Brigham Young University 8100 22300 0.6382 34,354 1374 0.6862
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

6 Savannah State University 9700 50900 0.8097 2,966 950 1
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

2,966

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

7 University of Central Florida 10000 31900 0.6867 60,083 1289 0.428
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

8 Southern Utah University 10600 51400 0.7937 13,176 1140 0.9998
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

13,176

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

9 Antelope Valley Community College District 10900 20400 0.4649 13,532 0 0
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA

Sticker Price

$20,400

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

13,532

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

10 University of Hawaii at Hilo 11300 56000 0.7982 2,304 990 0.8351
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,304

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

11 Eastern Washington University 11400 30700 0.629 7,640 1045 0.8526
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Sticker Price

$30,700

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

7,640

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

12 University of West Florida 11600 22200 0.477 9,971 1120 0.5822
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

13 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 11700 25200 0.5336 5,677 985 0.9301
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

5,677

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

14 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 11800 29300 0.5973 8,421 1054 0.9444
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

15 Boston University 12200 93200 0.869 18,289 1475 0.1283
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$93,200

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

18,289

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

12.8 %

15 Northern Arizona University 12200 30400 0.5979 22,203 1129 0.8961
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

17 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 13000 27100 0.5195 29,727 990 0.9229
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Sticker Price

$27,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,727

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

18 Wesleyan College 13200 63100 0.7912 500 1065 0.591
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

500

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

59.1 %

19 Mayville State University 13400 22000 0.3922 1,067 1034 0.7825
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Sticker Price

$22,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,067

Est. Median SAT

1,034

Acceptance Rate

78.3 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 13400 22800 0.4128 11,994 1090 0.8651
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

21 Virginia Union University 13600 51700 0.7372 1,205 870 0.9802
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,205

Est. Median SAT

870

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

22 Eastern Michigan University 13800 33900 0.5923 10,034 1055 0.7772
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

22 University of the Virgin Islands 13800 29600 0.533 1,650 900 0.9936
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI

Sticker Price

$29,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,650

Est. Median SAT

900

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

24 Coastal Carolina University 13900 45300 0.6935 11,471 1160 0.7003
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

24 Salem State University 13900 38300 0.6367 4,867 1075 0.9588
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

4,867

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 Georgetown University 14200 92700 0.8468 7,908 1470 0.1349
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

85%

Undergraduates

7,908

Est. Median SAT

1,470

Acceptance Rate

13.5 %

27 Arkansas Tech University 14300 31400 0.5438 8,279 1055 0.9747
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,279

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

27 Miles College 14300 35100 0.5925 1,180 0 1
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,180

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

27 West Virginia University 14300 73100 0.8041 18,206 1120 0.8514
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

30 Ball State University 14600 22400 0.3484 15,950 1185 0.8625
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

15,950

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

30 Central Michigan University 14600 37400 0.6102 10,238 1099 0.9104
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

10,238

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

91.0 %

32 Mercy University 14700 46400 0.6836 6,692 1135 0.8724
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Sticker Price

$46,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

6,692

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

32 University of Hawaii at Manoa 14700 54400 0.7303 15,735 1069 0.8797
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

73%

Undergraduates

15,735

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

32 University of Nevada-Reno 14700 28200 0.4784 20,204 1109 0.8313
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Sticker Price

$28,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

20,204

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

35 University of California-Irvine 15000 40400 0.6285 30,260 1333 0.2895
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$40,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

36 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus 15200 90700 0.8325 8,727 1055 0.9703
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ

Sticker Price

$90,700

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

8,727

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

37 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 29800 0.4782 5,241 1095 0.8613
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

38 Grand Valley State University 15800 28300 0.441 19,154 1074 0.9271
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

38 Waynesburg University 15800 45000 0.6483 1,032 1093 0.8981
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,032

Est. Median SAT

1,093

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

40 Lindsey Wilson University 15900 49300 0.6777 1,738 1035 0
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, KY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,738

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

41 Madonna University 16000 67900 0.7639 1,919 925 0.6757
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,919

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

67.6 %

42 Francis Marion University 16100 36100 0.5536 3,793 1015 0.9508
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

42 Niagara University 16100 57400 0.7192 2,638 1170 0.876
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,638

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

44 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5555 33,534 1399 0.0941
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,534

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.4 %

45 University of Miami 16500 96300 0.8288 13,241 1408 0.1761
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

46 Bethel University 16800 48700 0.6557 2,674 970 0.6023
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

2,674

Est. Median SAT

970

Acceptance Rate

60.2 %

46 Emporia State University 16800 31200 0.4617 2,396 1075 0.9771
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,396

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

97.7 %

48 Utah State University 17000 34000 0.5001 26,629 1168 0.9212
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

26,629

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.1 %

49 SUNY College at Potsdam 17100 49300 0.6534 1,750 1060 0.8241
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

1,750

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

50 Duke University 17300 98500 0.8246 6,525 1533 0.0524
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Duke University
Durham, NC

Sticker Price

$98,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

1,533

Acceptance Rate

5.2 %

51 Texas A&M University-College Station 17500 29900 0.4141 60,710 1278 0.5732
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.3 %

52 Northeastern University 17600 90000 0.8041 22,456 1481 0.0562
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$90,000

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

22,456

Est. Median SAT

1,481

Acceptance Rate

5.6 %

53 York College of Pennsylvania 17800 45800 0.6119 3,369 1153 0.7374
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA

Sticker Price

$45,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

3,369

Est. Median SAT

1,153

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

54 San Jose State University 18000 41200 0.5618 29,890 1135 0.8039
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

29,890

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

55 University of Mary 18200 32600 0.442 2,821 1175 0.753
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,821

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

56 Coker University 18300 47800 0.6174 1,220 1050 0.9396
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coker University
Hartsville, SC

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,220

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

57 McMurry University 18600 71400 0.7399 4,133 1104 0.8984
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,133

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

89.8 %

58 Stockton University 19300 32100 0.3985 7,583 1134 0.901
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Sticker Price

$32,100

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

7,583

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

59 Unity Environmental University 19400 48200 0.597 6,525 0 0.818
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME

Sticker Price

$48,200

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

6,525

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

60 SUNY Oneonta 19500 29300 0.3344 4,815 1090 0.7696
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$29,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,815

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

77.0 %

61 Carlow University 19600 53900 0.6361 2,303 1084 0.8768
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,303

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

62 Winona State University 19900 29500 0.3267 5,317 1115 0.7549
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

63 Minot State University 20000 23500 0.1497 2,499 1075 0.6462
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minot State University
Minot, ND

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

64.6 %

64 SUNY Old Westbury 20100 24400 0.1765 4,474 1110 0.8352
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

4,474

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

65 Grove City College 20200 39700 0.4918 2,247 1248 0.667
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

65 SUNY at Fredonia 20200 53600 0.6229 2,771 1258 0.777
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,771

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

67 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 20500 71000 0.7109 1,040 1075 0.6271
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,040

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

68 Florida College 20600 56800 0.6368 728 1099 0.6966
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL

Sticker Price

$56,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

728

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

69.7 %

69 Millikin University 20700 45000 0.5398 1,427 1065 0.765
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Sticker Price

$45,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

76.5 %

69 Purdue University-Main Campus 20700 30600 0.3258 43,633 1342 0.4343
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

43,633

Est. Median SAT

1,342

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

71 Ferris State University 20800 31000 0.3295 8,980 1015 0.8237
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,980

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

71 La Sierra University 20800 51100 0.5929 1,266 1124 0.9069
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$51,100

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,266

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

71 The University of Texas at San Antonio 20800 27800 0.2516 31,127 1115 0.8679
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

74 Daemen University 21600 56700 0.619 1,656 1050 0.7375
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,656

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

75 Juniata College 22200 75300 0.7056 1,276 1263 0.7941
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Sticker Price

$75,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,276

Est. Median SAT

1,263

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

76 Troy University 22300 34700 0.3573 10,130 1075 0.9535
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$34,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

77 The University of Alabama 22400 33400 0.3292 35,621 1238 0.7117
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Sticker Price

$33,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

35,621

Est. Median SAT

1,238

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

78 Valley City State University 22500 25600 0.1227 1,663 1045 0.9942
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

1,663

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

79 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 22600 56900 0.602 533 1244 0.5269
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

533

Est. Median SAT

1,244

Acceptance Rate

52.7 %

79 Augustana College 22600 72800 0.6891 2,536 1157 0.6628
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Sticker Price

$72,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,536

Est. Median SAT

1,157

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

81 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 22700 36100 0.3709 34,447 1273 0.8804
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

34,447

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

82 Saint Cloud State University 22800 36800 0.3803 8,209 1079 0.948
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,209

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

83 Bridgewater State University 23100 37300 0.3821 8,849 1143 0.8798
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,849

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

88.0 %

84 Southwest Minnesota State University 23300 26700 0.1273 7,290 1015 0.6409
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,290

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

85 Huntingdon College 23600 65000 0.6368 943 1130 0.692
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Sticker Price

$65,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

943

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

85 Saint Edward's University 23600 105600 0.7766 2,499 1128 0.8142
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$105,600

% Savings

78%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

87 State University of New York at New Paltz 23700 35700 0.3357 6,113 1279 0.6267
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Sticker Price

$35,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

6,113

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

88 University of Southern Mississippi 23800 27200 0.125 10,371 1181 0.926
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,371

Est. Median SAT

1,181

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

89 University of Central Oklahoma 24100 34000 0.2911 10,777 1075 0.7812
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

10,777

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

90 University of South Florida 24200 36500 0.3366 39,093 1255 0.4071
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

39,093

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

40.7 %

91 Montana State University 24400 31600 0.2281 15,142 1184 0.9938
#91

#91 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

15,142

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

99.4 %

92 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 24500 37700 0.3498 5,130 1099 0.8645
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,130

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

92 The University of Findlay 24500 50600 0.5154 4,132 1090 0.6748
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH

Sticker Price

$50,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

4,132

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

67.5 %

94 Wisconsin Lutheran College 24700 56700 0.5653 957 1233 0.7816
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

957

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

95 Messiah University 24800 54700 0.5467 2,722 1266 0.8107
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

2,722

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

81.1 %

96 Ave Maria University 25000 46600 0.4637 1,320 1164 0.4139
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$46,600

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

96 New Mexico State University-Main Campus 25000 62800 0.6018 13,039 1020 0.894
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

13,039

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

98 Minnesota State University, Mankato 25600 28000 0.0854 13,433 1145 0.8844
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

13,433

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

99 Minnesota State University Moorhead 25900 28300 0.0847 3,375 1090 0.5885
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,375

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

58.9 %

100 Keuka College 26200 64000 0.5901 986 1043 0.8151
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

986

Est. Median SAT

1,043

Acceptance Rate

81.5 %

101 Geneva College 26400 50300 0.4766 1,299 1167 0.9556
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA

Sticker Price

$50,300

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,299

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

102 Trine University 26500 56100 0.5279 4,373 1159 0.8548
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trine University
Angola, IN

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

4,373

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

85.5 %

103 St. Francis College 26800 39400 0.3202 1,719 1035 1
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

1,719

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

103 Wingate University 26800 67100 0.6016 2,673 1100 0.9113
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

2,673

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

105 University of Southern California 27100 98300 0.7245 20,768 1499 0.1119
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$98,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

20,768

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

11.2 %

105 Weber State University 27100 31600 0.1425 31,672 1075 1
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

31,672

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

107 Mitchell College 27600 63900 0.5679 442 817 0.9466
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mitchell College
New London, CT

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

442

Est. Median SAT

817

Acceptance Rate

94.7 %

107 North Dakota State University 27600 30400 0.092 9,762 1110 0.9496
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,762

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

109 Florida Southern College 27700 63200 0.5616 2,682 1264 0.6442
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$63,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,682

Est. Median SAT

1,264

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

110 Grace College and Theological Seminary 28000 41800 0.3299 1,795 1130 0.8215
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

Sticker Price

$41,800

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,795

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

111 Maine Maritime Academy 28500 34400 0.1713 977 1189 0.9615
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

977

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

112 Jacksonville University 28700 102400 0.7197 2,916 1210 0.5748
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$102,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

2,916

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

57.5 %

113 University of Alaska Southeast 28900 31300 0.0766 1,559 1020 0.6192
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

1,559

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

61.9 %

113 Utah Tech University 28900 35200 0.179 12,993 1065 1
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT

Sticker Price

$35,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

12,993

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

115 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia 29000 112100 0.7412 4,999 1258 0.9296
#115

#115 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$112,100

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,999

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

116 Huntington University 29100 44400 0.3443 1,512 1065 0.7518
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Sticker Price

$44,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,512

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

75.2 %

116 University of South Carolina-Columbia 29100 34200 0.1489 31,845 1298 0.5651
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

118 Saint Xavier University 29200 58200 0.498 3,100 1050 0.843
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$58,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,100

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

119 California State University-Long Beach 29400 38800 0.2422 36,056 1135 0.4543
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

119 Southwestern College 29400 89500 0.6717 816 1000 0.4729
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Sticker Price

$89,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

816

Est. Median SAT

1,000

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

121 Blue Mountain Christian University 29500 39900 0.2604 915 1095 0.8895
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

915

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

122 University of Pikeville 29800 34800 0.1438 1,164 1070 0.8967
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY

Sticker Price

$34,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

1,164

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

123 Bryan College-Dayton 30100 36000 0.1639 1,565 1085 1
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN

Sticker Price

$36,000

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

1,565

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

124 University of Maine 30200 43100 0.2994 9,182 1195 0.9562
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

125 Hampton University 31500 54800 0.4252 4,046 1005 0.6358
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

126 Centenary University 31600 63000 0.4983 936 1070 0.8308
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ

Sticker Price

$63,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

936

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

83.1 %

127 Nova Southeastern University 31900 56100 0.4313 7,057 1187 0.7557
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

7,057

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

75.6 %

128 University of Louisville 32000 42100 0.2396 17,916 1134 0.7921
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$42,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

129 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 32100 51900 0.3814 2,775 1105 0.9747
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

130 Liberty University 32500 44700 0.2727 52,961 1174 0.9898
#130

#130 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,700

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

131 University of New England 32700 70900 0.5389 4,631 1145 0.9203
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$70,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

4,631

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

132 University of Oregon 33100 40200 0.1784 20,710 1193 0.8742
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

20,710

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

87.4 %

132 Wichita State University 33100 42200 0.2158 14,906 1065 0.7224
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

134 Siena University 33300 66400 0.4987 3,149 1301 0.8464
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena University
Loudonville, NY

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,149

Est. Median SAT

1,301

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

135 University of California-Santa Barbara 33400 59100 0.4346 23,091 1354 0.382
#135

#135 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

136 Elizabethtown College 33500 57500 0.4172 1,935 1214 0.8892
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

137 Charleston Southern University 34100 48400 0.2971 3,126 1060 0.9646
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

96.5 %

138 Samford University 34400 93800 0.6333 4,210 1199 0.8236
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$93,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

4,210

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

82.4 %

139 Barry University 34900 58800 0.4065 4,654 1005 0.9663
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Barry University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$58,800

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

4,654

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

96.6 %

140 Bradley University 35000 60600 0.4223 3,258 1174 0.7459
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

141 Pfeiffer University 35200 56100 0.3724 696 941 0.9603
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC

Sticker Price

$56,100

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

696

Est. Median SAT

941

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

142 Roger Williams University 35500 63700 0.443 3,970 1235 0.882
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

3,970

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

142 SUNY College at Geneseo 35500 39400 0.0991 3,943 1275 0.3333
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,943

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

33.3 %

144 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 16,131 1275 0.6472
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,131

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

64.7 %

144 Western New England University 36100 70600 0.4885 2,616 1199 0.8348
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

146 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 46,249 1180 0.6085
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

46,249

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

60.9 %

146 Western Washington University 36500 36500 0 13,609 1199 0.9371
#146

#146 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

13,609

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

148 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36900 49100 0.2486 2,075 1090 0.8894
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

149 University of Rhode Island 37000 58400 0.3664 14,466 1197 0.7456
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Sticker Price

$58,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

14,466

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

150 University of Connecticut 37100 66200 0.4399 20,056 1329 0.5239
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

20,056

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

52.4 %

151 Eckerd College 37400 77000 0.5143 1,893 1255 0.758
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Sticker Price

$77,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

1,893

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

152 Southeastern University 37500 79400 0.5279 11,981 1110 0.4247
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

11,981

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

42.5 %

153 University of Dubuque 38000 65900 0.423 1,395 1074 0.8731
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

Sticker Price

$65,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,395

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

154 Loyola University Chicago 38600 74800 0.4842 12,640 1262 0.751
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

154 Reinhardt University 38600 49300 0.2161 1,129 1070 0.6154
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA

Sticker Price

$49,300

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,129

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

61.5 %

156 Evangel University 39000 49700 0.2151 1,843 1180 0.7161
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$49,700

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

1,843

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

156 Mississippi State University 39000 53400 0.2695 19,093 1205 0.8363
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Sticker Price

$53,400

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

19,093

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

158 Stony Brook University 39600 53000 0.2527 18,616 1410 0.4818
#158

#158 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$53,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

18,616

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

48.2 %

159 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 39700 42800 0.0725 14,657 1190 0.7583
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

160 University of Wyoming 39900 45300 0.1191 8,138 1163 0.9695
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

161 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 40100 66900 0.4008 1,105 1055 0.8351
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME

Sticker Price

$66,900

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

1,105

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

162 Rollins College 42600 85700 0.5031 2,639 1284 0.5285
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Sticker Price

$85,700

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,639

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

52.9 %

163 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 42700 63300 0.3254 10,900 1222 0.8914
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

10,900

Est. Median SAT

1,222

Acceptance Rate

89.1 %

164 Providence College 42900 85000 0.4953 4,680 1345 0.4994
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,680

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

49.9 %

165 University of Florida 43100 45700 0.0569 37,283 1406 0.2033
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

37,283

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

20.3 %

166 Montclair State University 43200 47000 0.0809 19,048 1005 0.894
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

19,048

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

89.4 %

167 Florida Institute of Technology 43300 68700 0.3694 4,279 1234 0.5796
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Sticker Price

$68,700

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,279

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

58.0 %

168 State University of New York at Cortland 44800 52600 0.1482 5,890 1175 0.624
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$52,600

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

169 The University of Tampa 45500 58500 0.2222 10,710 1250 0.4363
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,710

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

170 Illinois State University 45700 49100 0.0692 19,513 1115 0.8555
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Sticker Price

$49,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

19,513

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

85.6 %

171 University of New Haven 46400 73500 0.3685 4,969 1219 0.5589
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$73,500

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

4,969

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

55.9 %

172 Rutgers University-New Brunswick 47100 61500 0.234 37,985 1390 0.5815
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

37,985

Est. Median SAT

1,390

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

173 University of Delaware 47300 62500 0.2439 19,287 1302 0.6924
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$62,500

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

19,287

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

174 St. John's University-New York 47400 83800 0.4346 15,640 1249 0.8343
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

Sticker Price

$83,800

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

15,640

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

175 University of Georgia 48500 52300 0.0726 32,824 1348 0.3425
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$52,300

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

176 Lipscomb University 48700 69900 0.3037 3,327 1214 0.6774
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,327

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

67.7 %

177 DePaul University 49000 69400 0.2938 14,338 1258 0.878
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

178 Sacred Heart University 49400 67500 0.2681 7,291 1265 0.6363
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

7,291

Est. Median SAT

1,265

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

179 College of Charleston 50100 64600 0.2245 10,596 1234 0.73
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

22%

Undergraduates

10,596

Est. Median SAT

1,234

Acceptance Rate

73.0 %

180 Northwest Nazarene University 50200 87600 0.4268 1,043 1145 0.7159
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$87,600

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

181 University of Minnesota Twin Cities 50800 63800 0.2038 42,565 1339 0.7887
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

42,565

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

78.9 %

182 Quinnipiac University 51300 79700 0.3565 6,610 1250 0.7031
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Sticker Price

$79,700

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

6,610

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

70.3 %

183 University of California-San Diego 55100 79600 0.3077 35,442 1375 0.2856
#183

#183 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$79,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

35,442

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

184 Dallas Baptist University 55700 84300 0.3393 2,938 1073 0.9131
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$84,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

2,938

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

185 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 58500 63700 0.0817 42,604 1336 0.6056
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

42,604

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

60.6 %

186 Auburn University 59200 59200 0 27,907 1324 0.4593
#186

#186 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Sticker Price

$59,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

27,907

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

45.9 %

187 University of Washington-Seattle Campus 60600 67600 0.1035 40,996 1399 0.4175
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$67,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

40,996

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

41.8 %

188 Hawaii Pacific University 63400 65800 0.0364 3,468 1200 0.8855
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

3,468

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

189 University of California-Davis 68500 69900 0.02 31,695 1290 0.4435
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

31,695

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

44.4 %

190 University of California-Santa Cruz 76200 82900 0.0809 18,194 1281 0.7273
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

18,194

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

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

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