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Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in Illinois for 2027

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Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents ? The answer may surprise you.
These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.
Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study.The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.

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

  • Number of people in family: 4
  • Number of students in college: 1
  • Total income: $80,000
  • Total assets: $50,000
Illinois
Rank Institution Typical Net Price Sticker Price % Savings Undergraduates Est. Median SAT Acceptance Rate Save
1 Brigham Young University 8100 22100 0.6333 34,354 1374 0.6862
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Sticker Price

$22,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

34,354

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

68.6 %

2 California Institute of Technology 8400 117400 0.9284 971 1564 0.0379
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Sticker Price

$117,400

% Savings

93%

Undergraduates

971

Est. Median SAT

1,564

Acceptance Rate

3.8 %

3 Stephen F Austin State University 10000 27800 0.6392 9,905 1055 0.8339
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Sticker Price

$27,800

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

9,905

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

83.4 %

4 Western Kentucky University 10300 30200 0.6594 13,732 1090 0.9145
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Sticker Price

$30,200

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

13,732

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

5 University of Central Florida 10500 25300 0.5856 60,083 1289 0.428
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

60,083

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

42.8 %

6 The University of Tennessee-Martin 10700 24800 0.5691 7,393 1125 0.8968
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Sticker Price

$24,800

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

7,393

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

89.7 %

6 Washington University in St Louis 10700 102300 0.8957 8,153 1512 0.1192
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

8,153

Est. Median SAT

1,512

Acceptance Rate

11.9 %

8 Ohio State University-Main Campus 11100 33800 0.672 46,627 1366 0.492
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$33,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

46,627

Est. Median SAT

1,366

Acceptance Rate

49.2 %

9 Valdosta State University 11500 25300 0.5447 7,199 1005 0.7769
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,199

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

10 The University of Texas at El Paso 11700 35500 0.6703 22,223 975 0.9994
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Sticker Price

$35,500

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

22,223

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

99.9 %

11 Northern Arizona University 12300 35800 0.6566 22,203 1129 0.8961
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

22,203

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

89.6 %

12 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,421 1054 0.9444
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,421

Est. Median SAT

1,054

Acceptance Rate

94.4 %

13 Colorado College 12800 98000 0.869 1,887 1357 0.2209
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Sticker Price

$98,000

% Savings

87%

Undergraduates

1,887

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

22.1 %

14 Texas A&M University-Commerce 13200 27600 0.5213 9,666 1040 0.7498
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

9,666

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

15 Coastal Carolina University 13400 72300 0.8149 11,471 1160 0.7003
#15

#15 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Sticker Price

$72,300

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

11,471

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

16 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 38400 0.6464 8,945 1099 0.975
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

16 University of Georgia 13600 27200 0.4993 32,824 1348 0.3425
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

32,824

Est. Median SAT

1,348

Acceptance Rate

34.3 %

18 Louisiana Tech University 13900 43500 0.6804 11,071 1189 0.9073
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Sticker Price

$43,500

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

11,071

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

18 University of South Carolina-Upstate 13900 34500 0.5969 4,789 1040 0.6671
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

4,789

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

20 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 14000 25600 0.4523 10,396 1125 0.7162
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Sticker Price

$25,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

10,396

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

21 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14100 31000 0.5458 13,432 1225 0.8701
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

13,432

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

21 Youngstown State University 14100 28400 0.5033 9,687 1120 0.9145
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

9,687

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

91.5 %

23 Eastern Michigan University 14200 33900 0.5804 10,034 1055 0.7772
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Sticker Price

$33,900

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

10,034

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

24 Northern Illinois University 14300 28100 0.4927 12,118 1070 0.7164
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,118

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

24 University of Memphis 14300 37800 0.622 15,538 1080 0.7878
#24

#24 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

15,538

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.8 %

26 Troy University 14700 39100 0.6237 10,130 1075 0.9535
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Troy University
Troy, AL

Sticker Price

$39,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

10,130

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

95.4 %

27 Jacksonville State University 15500 42900 0.638 8,663 1069 0.7769
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Sticker Price

$42,900

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

8,663

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

28 Northwest Missouri State University 15600 38800 0.5992 5,241 1095 0.8613
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

5,241

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

28 Texas State University 15600 26200 0.4043 39,353 1080 0.9118
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$26,200

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

39,353

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

91.2 %

30 Sam Houston State University 15800 30100 0.4751 17,822 1035 0.9372
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

17,822

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

30 University of North Texas 15800 26100 0.3943 34,414 1094 0.7089
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$26,100

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

34,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

32 Missouri Valley College 16000 38200 0.5813 1,687 980 0.6922
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Sticker Price

$38,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,687

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

33 North Carolina State University 16400 28500 0.4252 29,340 1374 0.3954
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

29,340

Est. Median SAT

1,374

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

34 West Virginia University 16500 40900 0.5963 18,206 1120 0.8514
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Sticker Price

$40,900

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

18,206

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.1 %

35 California State University-Long Beach 16600 33300 0.5016 36,056 1135 0.4543
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

36,056

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

45.4 %

36 Georgia Southern University 16700 20100 0.1687 25,595 1045 0.695
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Sticker Price

$20,100

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

25,595

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

69.5 %

37 University of Louisville 17000 29100 0.4162 17,916 1134 0.7921
#37

#37 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Sticker Price

$29,100

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

17,916

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

38 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2587 18,042 1140 0.6909
#38

#38 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

18,042

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

69.1 %

39 University of Miami 17400 96300 0.8194 13,241 1408 0.1761
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Sticker Price

$96,300

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

13,241

Est. Median SAT

1,408

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

40 University of Kentucky 17500 46800 0.6264 25,535 1193 0.9294
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

25,535

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

41 Francis Marion University 17600 36100 0.5121 3,793 1015 0.9508
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

3,793

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

42 Greensboro College 17700 38300 0.5374 899 1005 0.7014
#42

#42 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

899

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

70.1 %

43 University of Arkansas 17800 36800 0.5156 29,252 1179 0.7388
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

29,252

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

73.9 %

44 Kennesaw State University 18000 61500 0.7069 46,069 1119 0.7944
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Sticker Price

$61,500

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

46,069

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

44 Union College 18000 93400 0.8076 1,954 1399 0.4342
#44

#44 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Sticker Price

$93,400

% Savings

81%

Undergraduates

1,954

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

43.4 %

46 Georgia College & State University 18300 18300 0 6,250 1165 0.8466
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Sticker Price

$18,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

6,250

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

84.7 %

47 University of Alabama in Huntsville 18500 65300 0.7167 6,743 1266 0.6292
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Sticker Price

$65,300

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,743

Est. Median SAT

1,266

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

48 Louisiana Christian University 19200 26000 0.2615 769 1065 0.7719
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

49 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 19300 26900 0.2823 14,657 1190 0.7583
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,657

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

75.8 %

50 Lehigh University 19400 111000 0.8254 5,986 1436 0.2896
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$111,000

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,986

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

51 Lewis University 19500 57700 0.6619 4,914 1127 0.6916
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

4,914

Est. Median SAT

1,127

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

52 Ohio University-Main Campus 19600 26900 0.2714 20,786 1225 0.8689
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Sticker Price

$26,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,786

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

53 Georgia State University 20100 26000 0.2271 26,785 1089 0.5722
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

26,785

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

57.2 %

54 Grove City College 20500 39700 0.4842 2,247 1248 0.667
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,247

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

66.7 %

54 University of Wyoming 20500 27900 0.2644 8,138 1163 0.9695
#54

#54 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$27,900

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

8,138

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

97.0 %

56 Our Lady of the Lake University 20600 52100 0.6043 1,108 990 1
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$52,100

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,108

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

57 South Carolina State University 20700 30000 0.3095 3,059 925 0.6797
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Sticker Price

$30,000

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

3,059

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

58 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 21200 51900 0.5921 5,939 1065 0.5878
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Sticker Price

$51,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

5,939

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

59 Midwestern State University 21300 38900 0.4527 4,303 1055 0.9347
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

59 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 21300 48500 0.5604 3,211 1243 0.9594
#59

#59 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,211

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

61 Bradley University 21800 59400 0.6334 3,258 1174 0.7459
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,258

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

74.6 %

62 Grand Valley State University 21900 36600 0.4016 19,154 1074 0.9271
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$36,600

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

19,154

Est. Median SAT

1,074

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

62 South Dakota State University 21900 25200 0.1305 10,883 1115 0.9618
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,883

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

64 Virginia Commonwealth University 22200 33600 0.339 21,469 1167 0.9061
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$33,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

21,469

Est. Median SAT

1,167

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

64 Washburn University 22200 29500 0.2478 5,427 1048 1
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,427

Est. Median SAT

1,048

Acceptance Rate

100.0 %

66 Oklahoma City University 22400 74300 0.6985 1,546 1159 0.7103
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Sticker Price

$74,300

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,546

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

67 Park University 22500 31300 0.2816 4,657 1035 0.6904
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Park University
Parkville, MO

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

4,657

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

69.0 %

68 Hope College 22600 77600 0.709 3,427 1216 0.8712
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$77,600

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

3,427

Est. Median SAT

1,216

Acceptance Rate

87.1 %

69 Pennsylvania Western University 22900 34400 0.334 7,586 1045 0.9433
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

7,586

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

94.3 %

70 Lamar University 23000 37500 0.3867 8,387 1040 0.8353
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

8,387

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

71 Loyola University New Orleans 23100 74600 0.6901 2,871 1150 0.9058
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

2,871

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

71 Southern Connecticut State University 23100 41000 0.4367 7,252 965 0.9482
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

73 Bentley University 23300 129500 0.8199 4,620 1323 0.4729
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$129,500

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

4,620

Est. Median SAT

1,323

Acceptance Rate

47.3 %

73 Dillard University 23300 53900 0.5678 1,070 1055 0.7371
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$53,900

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,070

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

75 Carroll University 23400 63900 0.6341 2,581 1174 0.6684
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Sticker Price

$63,900

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,581

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

75 West Texas A & M University 23400 29200 0.1985 7,110 1060 0.6681
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

7,110

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

66.8 %

77 University of Maine at Farmington 23700 33700 0.2965 1,661 1062 0.9832
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$33,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,062

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

78 Tennessee State University 24100 39200 0.3849 4,221 990 0.8463
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Sticker Price

$39,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

4,221

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

78 University of Dayton 24100 94000 0.7436 7,252 1319 0.6659
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$94,000

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

7,252

Est. Median SAT

1,319

Acceptance Rate

66.6 %

80 Miami University-Oxford 24300 28300 0.1413 16,405 1284 0.74
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Sticker Price

$28,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

16,405

Est. Median SAT

1,284

Acceptance Rate

74.0 %

81 Susquehanna University 24500 122200 0.7998 2,220 1199 0.7908
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

Sticker Price

$122,200

% Savings

80%

Undergraduates

2,220

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

79.1 %

82 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 25,308 1025 0.8389
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

25,308

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

83.9 %

83 Ave Maria University 25000 74000 0.6619 1,320 1164 0.4139
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Sticker Price

$74,000

% Savings

66%

Undergraduates

1,320

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

41.4 %

84 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 25200 28900 0.1282 8,673 1095 0.9156
#84

#84 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,673

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

85 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25500 53800 0.5262 2,775 1105 0.9747
#85

#85 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

2,775

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

86 Loyola University Maryland 25800 78800 0.6727 4,013 1329 0.6986
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

4,013

Est. Median SAT

1,329

Acceptance Rate

69.9 %

86 University of North Dakota 25800 28600 0.0977 11,837 1189 0.8157
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,837

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

88 Iowa State University 26000 42800 0.3914 26,346 1212 0.8793
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

26,346

Est. Median SAT

1,212

Acceptance Rate

87.9 %

88 University of West Florida 26000 37400 0.3044 9,971 1120 0.5822
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,971

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

58.2 %

90 Ottawa University-Ottawa 26100 64700 0.5969 871 985 0.8296
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

871

Est. Median SAT

985

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

90 University of Evansville 26100 64700 0.5967 1,920 1174 0.9412
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN

Sticker Price

$64,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,920

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

94.1 %

92 Jackson State University 26300 35000 0.2484 4,967 940 0.9602
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$35,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

4,967

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

92 University of Alabama at Birmingham 26300 57000 0.5385 11,959 1260 0.8818
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

11,959

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

88.2 %

94 George Fox University 26400 95400 0.7235 3,530 1168 0.9282
#94

#94 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$95,400

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

3,530

Est. Median SAT

1,168

Acceptance Rate

92.8 %

95 Benedictine University 26500 48900 0.4581 2,082 1124 0.9576
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,082

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.8 %

96 Oakland University 26700 39300 0.3203 12,770 1039 0.8897
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Sticker Price

$39,300

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

12,770

Est. Median SAT

1,039

Acceptance Rate

89.0 %

96 Wright State University-Main Campus 26700 43300 0.3837 7,747 1073 0.9617
#96

#96 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

7,747

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.2 %

98 Rider University 26800 60200 0.5551 3,052 1214 0.7741
#98

#98 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

3,052

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

77.4 %

99 Capital University 27100 63100 0.5706 1,642 1045 0.6501
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$63,100

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,642

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

65.0 %

99 Cleveland State University 27100 38500 0.2959 9,418 1069 0.913
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

9,418

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

91.3 %

99 Wichita State University 27100 30300 0.1054 14,906 1065 0.7224
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$30,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

14,906

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

102 Saginaw Valley State University 27300 39800 0.314 6,280 1050 0.7843
#102

#102 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

6,280

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

78.4 %

103 Cornell College 27400 74800 0.6336 1,094 1243 0.799
#103

#103 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Sticker Price

$74,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,094

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

104 University of Nebraska at Omaha 27600 27600 0 11,756 1124 0.8727
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

105 John Brown University 28000 48300 0.4198 2,091 1187 0.6802
#105

#105 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

2,091

Est. Median SAT

1,187

Acceptance Rate

68.0 %

106 Presbyterian College 28100 80400 0.6508 903 1150 0.6515
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

903

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

65.2 %

106 St Bonaventure University 28100 64000 0.5608 2,134 1165 0.8533
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,134

Est. Median SAT

1,165

Acceptance Rate

85.3 %

108 Niagara University 28300 57400 0.5068 2,638 1170 0.876
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,638

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

109 Marquette University 29100 63800 0.544 8,206 1304 0.7802
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$63,800

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

8,206

Est. Median SAT

1,304

Acceptance Rate

78.0 %

110 Alvernia University 29200 89200 0.6728 2,192 1195 0.5806
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Sticker Price

$89,200

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,192

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

111 University of California-Santa Barbara 29700 59100 0.4972 23,091 1354 0.382
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

23,091

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

38.2 %

112 University of West Georgia 30100 46800 0.3568 10,075 1035 0.7995
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Sticker Price

$46,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

10,075

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

113 University of North Florida 30400 30500 0.0033 14,837 1124 0.6815
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

0%

Undergraduates

14,837

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

114 The College of Wooster 30700 82400 0.6271 1,515 1345 0.6438
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Sticker Price

$82,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,515

Est. Median SAT

1,345

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

114 Wofford College 30700 73200 0.5805 1,781 1305 0.5487
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,781

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

54.9 %

116 Wheaton College 30800 86200 0.6425 2,181 1357 0.8491
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Sticker Price

$86,200

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,181

Est. Median SAT

1,357

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

117 East Tennessee State University 31300 31300 0 10,829 1124 0.8619
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Sticker Price

$31,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,829

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

86.2 %

118 Angelo State University 31600 35400 0.1071 10,103 1045 0.7981
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Sticker Price

$35,400

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

10,103

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

118 Hampton University 31600 54800 0.4233 4,046 1005 0.6358
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Sticker Price

$54,800

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,046

Est. Median SAT

1,005

Acceptance Rate

63.6 %

120 Ohio Wesleyan University 31700 108100 0.7069 1,652 1281 0.6441
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$108,100

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,652

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

64.4 %

121 Westminster University 31800 62600 0.4922 868 1205 0.6513
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$62,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

1,205

Acceptance Rate

65.1 %

122 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 32000 54400 0.4117 35,248 1289 0.6939
#122

#122 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Sticker Price

$54,400

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

35,248

Est. Median SAT

1,289

Acceptance Rate

69.4 %

123 Villanova University 32100 114000 0.7185 6,933 1466 0.2814
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$114,000

% Savings

72%

Undergraduates

6,933

Est. Median SAT

1,466

Acceptance Rate

28.1 %

124 Azusa Pacific University 32300 84000 0.6157 2,759 1189 0.8842
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Sticker Price

$84,000

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,759

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

88.4 %

125 Allegheny College 32800 88100 0.6273 1,125 1243 0.5877
#125

#125 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

Sticker Price

$88,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

1,125

Est. Median SAT

1,243

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

126 University of South Carolina-Columbia 33100 34200 0.0321 31,845 1298 0.5651
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Sticker Price

$34,200

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

31,845

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

56.5 %

127 Ursinus College 33200 83700 0.6038 1,378 1303 0.9285
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Sticker Price

$83,700

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

1,378

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

128 Tarleton State University 33300 33300 0 17,556 1090 0.5386
#128

#128 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Sticker Price

$33,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

17,556

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

53.9 %

129 Fort Lewis College 33400 41400 0.1934 3,392 1109 0.7732
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Sticker Price

$41,400

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

3,392

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

129 Utica University 33400 48600 0.3129 2,191 1214 0.9187
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Utica University
Utica, NY

Sticker Price

$48,600

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

2,191

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

91.9 %

131 Elizabethtown College 33700 69900 0.5181 1,935 1214 0.8892
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,935

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

132 The University of Texas at San Antonio 34000 47000 0.2767 31,127 1115 0.8679
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$47,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

31,127

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

86.8 %

132 University of the Incarnate Word 34000 55300 0.3855 4,651 1010 0.9947
#132

#132 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$55,300

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,651

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

99.5 %

134 Berry College 34300 61400 0.4411 2,262 1219 0.7315
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Sticker Price

$61,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,262

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

135 Samford University 34600 93800 0.6312 4,210 1199 0.8236
#135

#135 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 %

136 University of Idaho 34800 48700 0.2854 9,656 1104 0.7476
#136

#136 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,656

Est. Median SAT

1,104

Acceptance Rate

74.8 %

137 The University of Texas at Tyler 35300 56700 0.3772 8,219 1100 0.9485
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX

Sticker Price

$56,700

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

8,219

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

94.9 %

138 Cedarville University 35700 57000 0.3736 5,794 1232 0.6529
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,794

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

139 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 36400 53600 0.321 32,041 1324 0.4358
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

32,041

Est. Median SAT

1,324

Acceptance Rate

43.6 %

140 Colorado State University Pueblo 36600 39900 0.0825 3,893 1015 0.9839
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO

Sticker Price

$39,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,893

Est. Median SAT

1,015

Acceptance Rate

98.4 %

141 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 36800 38800 0.0515 14,865 1175 0.9113
#141

#141 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$38,800

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

14,865

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

91.1 %

142 Beloit College 37300 81100 0.54 997 1296 0.7039
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Beloit College
Beloit, WI

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

997

Est. Median SAT

1,296

Acceptance Rate

70.4 %

143 Xavier University 37500 107200 0.6501 3,744 1286 0.848
#143

#143 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Sticker Price

$107,200

% Savings

65%

Undergraduates

3,744

Est. Median SAT

1,286

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

144 DePaul University 37700 66400 0.432 14,338 1258 0.878
#144

#144 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$66,400

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

14,338

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

87.8 %

145 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 37800 40100 0.0571 25,054 1225 0.7762
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$40,100

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

25,054

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

145 Widener University 37800 79400 0.5241 2,975 1179 0.7093
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Widener University
Chester, PA

Sticker Price

$79,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

2,975

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

70.9 %

147 Northwest Nazarene University 38100 62800 0.3932 1,043 1145 0.7159
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Sticker Price

$62,800

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,043

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

71.6 %

148 Seton Hall University 38300 67700 0.4344 6,178 1328 0.6915
#148

#148 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Sticker Price

$67,700

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

6,178

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

69.2 %

149 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 38400 60200 0.3616 23,003 1164 0.7367
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$60,200

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

23,003

Est. Median SAT

1,164

Acceptance Rate

73.7 %

150 Westmont College 38800 80300 0.5168 1,311 1315 0.8059
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$80,300

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,311

Est. Median SAT

1,315

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

151 Mississippi State University 39100 53400 0.2675 19,093 1205 0.8363
#151

#151 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 %

152 Arcadia University 39300 71600 0.4513 2,163 1159 0.7448
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,163

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

152 Saint Vincent College 39300 64600 0.3916 1,157 1140 0.7863
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA

Sticker Price

$64,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

1,157

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

78.6 %

152 State University of New York at Cortland 39300 40600 0.0321 5,890 1175 0.624
#152

#152 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,890

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

62.4 %

155 Nichols College 39600 59600 0.3359 1,163 1135 0.8084
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Sticker Price

$59,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

1,163

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

155 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 40300 0.0174 26,213 1209 0.7778
#155

#155 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$40,300

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

26,213

Est. Median SAT

1,209

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

157 James Madison University 39900 45100 0.1153 21,358 1259 0.6879
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

21,358

Est. Median SAT

1,259

Acceptance Rate

68.8 %

157 Saint Francis University 39900 81500 0.5104 2,567 1150 0.7682
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA

Sticker Price

$81,500

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

2,567

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

76.8 %

159 University of Mississippi 40100 60300 0.3349 22,939 1172 0.9738
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Sticker Price

$60,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

22,939

Est. Median SAT

1,172

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

160 University of Maine 40300 56000 0.2805 9,182 1195 0.9562
#160

#160 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Sticker Price

$56,000

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

9,182

Est. Median SAT

1,195

Acceptance Rate

95.6 %

161 University of Redlands 41300 128400 0.6785 1,941 1233 0.8272
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA

Sticker Price

$128,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,941

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

82.7 %

162 Butler University 41400 67900 0.3904 4,418 1269 0.8209
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$67,900

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

4,418

Est. Median SAT

1,269

Acceptance Rate

82.1 %

163 Virginia State University 41600 42800 0.028 5,124 955 0.8863
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Sticker Price

$42,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

5,124

Est. Median SAT

955

Acceptance Rate

88.6 %

164 Saint Louis University 41700 81100 0.4859 9,331 1250 0.7499
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$81,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,331

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

165 Seattle University 42500 85100 0.5004 4,370 1299 0.7313
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$85,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

4,370

Est. Median SAT

1,299

Acceptance Rate

73.1 %

166 University of Arizona 42800 43800 0.0228 43,294 1186 0.8351
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$43,800

% Savings

2%

Undergraduates

43,294

Est. Median SAT

1,186

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

167 Loyola University Chicago 42900 73100 0.4129 12,640 1262 0.751
#167

#167 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$73,100

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

12,640

Est. Median SAT

1,262

Acceptance Rate

75.1 %

168 Arkansas State University 43300 45100 0.0399 11,189 1080 0.7818
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

11,189

Est. Median SAT

1,080

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

169 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4479 4,123 1124 0.6927
#169

#169 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,123

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

69.3 %

170 Appalachian State University 46100 46100 0 19,732 1174 0.9388
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$46,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,732

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

93.9 %

171 The University of Texas at Arlington 48400 57000 0.151 32,545 1129 0.799
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

172 Marymount Manhattan College 49200 71300 0.31 1,601 1224 0.8261
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$71,300

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

173 Chapman University 52500 115100 0.5437 7,630 1336 0.7206
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Sticker Price

$115,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

7,630

Est. Median SAT

1,336

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

174 Molloy University 58600 62300 0.0594 3,396 1188 0.6633
#174

#174 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Sticker Price

$62,300

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

3,396

Est. Median SAT

1,188

Acceptance Rate

66.3 %

175 Hofstra University 59000 83400 0.2925 6,599 1369 0.7267
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$83,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

6,599

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

176 Mercyhurst University 66000 76400 0.136 2,214 1203 0.775
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$76,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

2,214

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.5 %

177 Santa Clara University 69400 109300 0.3651 6,695 1399 0.4788
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Sticker Price

$109,300

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

6,695

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

47.9 %

178 University of California-Irvine 72000 85400 0.1569 30,260 1333 0.2895
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$85,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

30,260

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

29.0 %

179 University of California-Santa Cruz 82900 82900 0 18,194 1281 0.7273
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sticker Price

$82,900

% Savings

--

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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