Middle Class Affordability Rankings™ - State of Illinois

Most Affordable International/Global Studies Colleges in the state of Illinois for 2026

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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 Trinity College 3800 92800 0.9594 2,204 1393 0.2925
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Sticker Price

$92,800

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,204

Est. Median SAT

1,393

Acceptance Rate

29.3 %

2 Colby College 5600 91300 0.9383 2,412 1497 0.0709
#2

#2 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

94%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

3 Brandeis University 7600 94700 0.9196 3,632 1454 0.405
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$94,700

% Savings

92%

Undergraduates

3,632

Est. Median SAT

1,454

Acceptance Rate

40.5 %

4 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#4

#4 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$90,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

7,377

Est. Median SAT

1,528

Acceptance Rate

11.7 %

5 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9089 8,220 1513 0.1206
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$102,300

% Savings

91%

Undergraduates

8,220

Est. Median SAT

1,513

Acceptance Rate

12.1 %

6 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#6

#6 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Sticker Price

$88,400

% Savings

89%

Undergraduates

3,055

Est. Median SAT

1,484

Acceptance Rate

22.2 %

7 University of Pennsylvania 9500 92900 0.8977 11,478 1536 0.054
#7

#7 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$92,900

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

11,478

Est. Median SAT

1,536

Acceptance Rate

5.4 %

8 Haverford College 9700 97600 0.9007 1,431 1499 0.1237
#8

#8 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

90%

Undergraduates

1,431

Est. Median SAT

1,499

Acceptance Rate

12.4 %

9 Bryn Mawr College 10800 88300 0.8781 1,360 1383 0.2943
#9

#9 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Sticker Price

$88,300

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,360

Est. Median SAT

1,383

Acceptance Rate

29.4 %

10 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#10

#10 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Sticker Price

$94,100

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

1,242

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

25.2 %

11 Georgetown University 11200 92700 0.8792 7,833 1457 0.1291
#11

#11 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$92,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

7,833

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

12.9 %

12 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#12

#12 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

13 Wichita State University 11700 29800 0.6084 13,313 1073 0.9395
#13

#13 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$29,800

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

14 California State University-Channel Islands 11800 25500 0.5363 5,118 975 0.9481
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

14 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4246 4,880 1124 0.8172
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Sticker Price

$20,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

4,880

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

16 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

Sticker Price

$24,900

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,661

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

98.2 %

17 University of North Florida 12600 22400 0.438 13,735 1150 0.5324
#17

#17 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

13,735

Est. Median SAT

1,150

Acceptance Rate

53.2 %

18 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Albion College
Albion, MI

Sticker Price

$75,400

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

1,308

Est. Median SAT

1,065

Acceptance Rate

80.7 %

19 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 24700 0.478 7,490 1140 0.918
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Sticker Price

$24,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

7,490

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

91.8 %

20 Saginaw Valley State University 13000 28600 0.5465 6,135 1055 0.7207
#20

#20 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$28,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

21 University of California-Santa Barbara 13200 43000 0.693 23,181 1354 0.3297
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$43,000

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

22 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13300 13300 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#22

#22 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$13,300

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

23 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

Sticker Price

$34,600

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

8,945

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

97.5 %

23 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.6057 20,026 1294 0.706
#23

#23 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Sticker Price

$34,500

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

20,026

Est. Median SAT

1,294

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

25 University of Wisconsin-Madison 13700 47300 0.7099 38,040 1418 0.452
#25

#25 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

26 Arkansas Tech University 14300 34400 0.5844 8,145 1035 0.9589
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$34,400

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

26 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5048 11,348 1070 0.6979
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Sticker Price

$28,800

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

11,348

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

69.8 %

28 Midwestern State University 14400 21600 0.3329 4,303 1010 0.9352
#28

#28 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Sticker Price

$21,600

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

4,303

Est. Median SAT

1,010

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

29 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 5,272 1050 0.9343
#29

#29 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sticker Price

$26,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

5,272

Est. Median SAT

1,050

Acceptance Rate

93.4 %

30 California State University-Monterey Bay 14800 31600 0.5323 6,907 1060 0.974
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

6,907

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

30 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,528 1475 0.3654
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

84%

Undergraduates

6,528

Est. Median SAT

1,475

Acceptance Rate

36.5 %

32 Lander University 15200 24600 0.3814 3,776 1055 0.8131
#32

#32 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$24,600

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

33 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

2,138

Est. Median SAT

1,425

Acceptance Rate

28.5 %

33 Western Carolina University 15300 16500 0.0729 10,112 1130 0.8183
#33

#33 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$16,500

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

35 College of the Holy Cross 15400 86400 0.8221 3,126 1338 0.1761
#35

#35 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$86,400

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

3,126

Est. Median SAT

1,338

Acceptance Rate

17.6 %

36 California State University-East Bay 15500 30100 0.4857 9,909 940 0.9739
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

36 Lehigh University 15500 89600 0.8275 5,911 1436 0.2593
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Sticker Price

$89,600

% Savings

83%

Undergraduates

5,911

Est. Median SAT

1,436

Acceptance Rate

25.9 %

36 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 23200 0.3317 1,677 1124 0.9672
#36

#36 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME

Sticker Price

$23,200

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,677

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

96.7 %

39 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 15600 31000 0.4964 8,553 1045 0.8688
#39

#39 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

40 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#40

#40 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

13,027

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

41 University of California-Riverside 15900 36500 0.564 22,600 1199 0.7639
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$36,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

41 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38500 0.5862 37,140 1406 0.4237
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Sticker Price

$38,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

37,140

Est. Median SAT

1,406

Acceptance Rate

42.4 %

43 The University of Texas at Arlington 16000 27700 0.4218 32,545 1129 0.799
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

43 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.54 22,085 1176 0.9348
#43

#43 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

22,085

Est. Median SAT

1,176

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

45 California State University-Long Beach 16100 25800 0.3761 36,082 1135 0.4627
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Sticker Price

$25,800

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

36,082

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

46.3 %

46 Frostburg State University 16200 26600 0.3907 3,422 1095 0.8918
#46

#46 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

3,422

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

89.2 %

47 University of California-Los Angeles 16300 36700 0.5554 33,475 1399 0.0897
#47

#47 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

48 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4197 28,422 1378 0.4174
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

28,422

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

41.7 %

49 The University of Texas at Austin 16600 28000 0.4076 43,165 1356 0.2664
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

49 West Virginia State University 16600 25300 0.3444 3,110 925 0.9596
#49

#49 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

51 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 16800 26300 0.359 19,701 1214 0.8749
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$26,300

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

51 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 16800 21800 0.2303 3,184 1069 0.7539
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$21,800

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

53 Middle Tennessee State University 17200 23200 0.2586 18,042 1140 0.6909
#53

#53 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 %

53 Missouri State University-Springfield 17200 25700 0.3307 20,584 1134 0.9053
#53

#53 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Sticker Price

$25,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

20,584

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

90.5 %

55 Randolph College 17300 51700 0.6658 694 1140 0.9371
#55

#55 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$51,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

694

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

93.7 %

56 Centre College 17400 73000 0.7617 1,404 1314 0.5436
#56

#56 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Centre College
Danville, KY

Sticker Price

$73,000

% Savings

76%

Undergraduates

1,404

Est. Median SAT

1,314

Acceptance Rate

54.4 %

57 California State University Maritime Academy 17500 34000 0.4858 804 1110 0.9501
#57

#57 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

58 Central Connecticut State University 17600 34000 0.4818 8,170 1075 0.7333
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

58 Morgan State University 17600 28500 0.3823 9,027 965 0.8223
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$28,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

58 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,505 1073 0.9633
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

7,505

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

96.3 %

61 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 17700 23500 0.2472 10,084 1055 0.8572
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$23,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

62 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17800 22200 0.1986 11,994 1090 0.865
#62

#62 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$22,200

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

63 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 10,314 1490 0.1643
#63

#63 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Sticker Price

$97,600

% Savings

82%

Undergraduates

10,314

Est. Median SAT

1,490

Acceptance Rate

16.4 %

64 College of Staten Island CUNY 18000 54300 0.6684 10,051 1064 0.9234
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$54,300

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

65 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#65

#65 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$18,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

34,242

Est. Median SAT

1,273

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

66 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#66

#66 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Sticker Price

$37,800

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

12,276

Est. Median SAT

1,379

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

67 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 18900 31400 0.3981 13,921 1119 0.7468
#67

#67 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$31,400

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

68 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#68

#68 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Sticker Price

$30,500

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

6,480

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

69 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#69

#69 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Sticker Price

$43,200

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

6,848

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

79.7 %

70 University of New Orleans 19200 27200 0.2941 5,419 1040 0.7431
#70

#70 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$27,200

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

71 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3551 60,710 1278 0.5743
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

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

Sticker Price

$29,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

60,710

Est. Median SAT

1,278

Acceptance Rate

57.4 %

71 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Sticker Price

$22,400

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

9,241

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

73 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

7,926

Est. Median SAT

945

Acceptance Rate

73.5 %

74 Bethany College 19600 60000 0.6736 615 1059 0.5879
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bethany College
Bethany, WV

Sticker Price

$60,000

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

615

Est. Median SAT

1,059

Acceptance Rate

58.8 %

74 Gallaudet University 19600 44600 0.5604 875 895 0.5806
#74

#74 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

875

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

76 Lasell University 19700 48500 0.5934 1,293 1095 0.8122
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

77 University of Colorado Boulder 19900 31900 0.3767 32,244 1351 0.7808
#77

#77 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$31,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

78 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#78

#78 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$75,900

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

20,630

Est. Median SAT

1,492

Acceptance Rate

9.8 %

79 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,035

Est. Median SAT

1,210

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

80 North Park University 20300 53200 0.6183 1,841 1075 0.6851
#80

#80 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,841

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

68.5 %

81 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#81

#81 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

75%

Undergraduates

844

Est. Median SAT

1,254

Acceptance Rate

75.3 %

82 Hiram College 20700 48700 0.5754 1,026 1030 0.9353
#82

#82 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

83 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20900 70000 0.7019 1,463 1200 0.7982
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$70,000

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,463

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

79.8 %

83 University of Nebraska at Omaha 20900 27600 0.2431 11,756 1124 0.8698
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

83 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1303 7,711 1129 0.9274
#83

#83 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Sticker Price

$24,000

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

7,711

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

92.7 %

86 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#86

#86 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central College
Naperville, IL

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

67%

Undergraduates

2,454

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

87 Luther College 21500 71900 0.7016 1,384 1226 0.7154
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Sticker Price

$71,900

% Savings

70%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,226

Acceptance Rate

71.5 %

87 Maryville University of Saint Louis 21500 48900 0.5599 5,692 1124 0.9508
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Sticker Price

$48,900

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

5,692

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

89 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5025 1,614 1105 0.4975
#89

#89 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,614

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

49.8 %

90 Marian University 21900 59800 0.6333 2,378 1085 0.9546
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,378

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

95.5 %

90 University of Massachusetts-Boston 21900 43300 0.4948 12,138 1189 0.8378
#90

#90 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$43,300

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

92 Bentley University 22000 85500 0.7426 4,526 1359 0.4505
#92

#92 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Sticker Price

$85,500

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

4,526

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

45.1 %

93 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Sticker Price

$35,900

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

19,002

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

93 South Dakota State University 22100 25200 0.1241 10,719 1120 0.9834
#93

#93 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

95 The University of the South 22300 77400 0.7115 1,644 1340 0.569
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Sticker Price

$77,400

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

1,644

Est. Median SAT

1,340

Acceptance Rate

56.9 %

95 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#95

#95 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

5,317

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

75.5 %

97 Concordia University-Nebraska 22700 61100 0.629 3,000 1130 0.8572
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Sticker Price

$61,100

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

3,000

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

97 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#97

#97 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Sticker Price

$87,800

% Savings

74%

Undergraduates

1,949

Est. Median SAT

1,359

Acceptance Rate

54.3 %

99 Hope College 22800 60100 0.6204 3,395 1241 0.7924
#99

#99 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hope College
Holland, MI

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

3,395

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

100 University of South Dakota 22900 26000 0.1203 7,619 1120 0.9878
#100

#100 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

101 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Sticker Price

$41,100

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

28,008

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

84.6 %

101 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Sticker Price

$27,500

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

17,450

Est. Median SAT

1,044

Acceptance Rate

95.2 %

101 Washington & Jefferson College 23000 44200 0.4793 1,306 1138 0.8064
#101

#101 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Sticker Price

$44,200

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,306

Est. Median SAT

1,138

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

104 Hamline University 23100 56500 0.5907 1,806 1163 0.8763
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Sticker Price

$56,500

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,806

Est. Median SAT

1,163

Acceptance Rate

87.6 %

104 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3731 8,738 1079 0.948
#104

#104 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

8,738

Est. Median SAT

1,079

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

106 The College of Saint Scholastica 23200 60400 0.6162 1,810 1110 0.9296
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Sticker Price

$60,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,810

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

93.0 %

106 Thomas More University 23200 61800 0.6245 2,126 1180 0.9035
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY

Sticker Price

$61,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,126

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

90.4 %

108 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Sticker Price

$73,300

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,417

Est. Median SAT

1,293

Acceptance Rate

63.9 %

108 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

Sticker Price

$43,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

759

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

110 University of Alaska Anchorage 24000 26400 0.0902 9,853 990 0.6652
#110

#110 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$26,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

111 University of Illinois Springfield 24300 40500 0.3993 2,309 1099 0.8588
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$40,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

2,309

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

112 University of Central Missouri 24400 35800 0.318 7,584 1055 0.638
#112

#112 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$35,800

% Savings

32%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

113 Boise State University 24600 31200 0.2116 23,983 1135 0.8721
#113

#113 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

114 Guilford College 24700 57400 0.5696 1,132 1100 0.8
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Sticker Price

$57,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,132

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

80.0 %

114 Muskingum University 24700 51400 0.5206 1,523 1020 0.8184
#114

#114 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Sticker Price

$51,400

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,020

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

116 Temple University 24800 36100 0.3132 21,457 1135 0.8041
#116

#116 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

117 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 640 1100 0.792
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
Fulton, MO

Sticker Price

$53,800

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

640

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

79.2 %

118 Doane University 25300 71000 0.644 1,315 1125 0.9801
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Doane University
Crete, NE

Sticker Price

$71,000

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

1,315

Est. Median SAT

1,125

Acceptance Rate

98.0 %

119 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#119

#119 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Sticker Price

$38,400

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

13,448

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

77.6 %

120 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#120

#120 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Sticker Price

$34,900

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

4,371

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

121 Rockford University 25900 58500 0.5577 983 975 0.9291
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockford University
Rockford, IL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

983

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

121 Saint Mary's College 25900 80400 0.6777 1,505 1249 0.7597
#121

#121 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Sticker Price

$80,400

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

1,505

Est. Median SAT

1,249

Acceptance Rate

76.0 %

123 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#123

#123 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Sticker Price

$57,600

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

1,137

Est. Median SAT

1,149

Acceptance Rate

92.6 %

124 Concordia College at Moorhead 26100 50500 0.4837 1,864 1160 0.6265
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Sticker Price

$50,500

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

1,864

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

62.7 %

124 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#124

#124 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Sticker Price

$33,200

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

18,263

Est. Median SAT

1,410

Acceptance Rate

49.0 %

126 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5402 740 1275 0.7134
#126

#126 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

740

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

127 Kenyon College 26300 89800 0.7071 2,249 1433 0.3103
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Sticker Price

$89,800

% Savings

71%

Undergraduates

2,249

Est. Median SAT

1,433

Acceptance Rate

31.0 %

127 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#127

#127 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

2,111

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

129 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

28%

Undergraduates

14,783

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

81.0 %

129 St. Mary's University 26400 59800 0.5587 2,149 1084 0.9776
#129

#129 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Sticker Price

$59,800

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

2,149

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

97.8 %

131 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,409

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

131 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4797 2,207 1089 0.782
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH

Sticker Price

$50,900

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

2,207

Est. Median SAT

1,089

Acceptance Rate

78.2 %

133 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#133

#133 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

2,042

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

81.7 %

134 Hood College 27100 71400 0.62 1,198 1055 0.7777
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,198

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

134 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

44,848

Est. Median SAT

1,233

Acceptance Rate

86.1 %

134 University of Central Arkansas 27100 31200 0.1322 8,268 1110 0.8949
#134

#134 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$31,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

137 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Sticker Price

$62,400

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

1,609

Est. Median SAT

1,084

Acceptance Rate

70.2 %

137 Randolph-Macon College 27200 69200 0.6066 1,643 1109 0.8661
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

1,643

Est. Median SAT

1,109

Acceptance Rate

86.6 %

139 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4751 5,017 1214 0.989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

5,017

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

98.9 %

140 Saint Edward's University 27800 73200 0.6205 2,499 1128 0.8142
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$73,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

2,499

Est. Median SAT

1,128

Acceptance Rate

81.4 %

140 St. Francis College 27800 39400 0.2948 1,719 1119 0.8427
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY

Sticker Price

$39,400

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

1,719

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

84.3 %

142 Mississippi College 27900 45100 0.3801 2,883 1110 0.2911
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

2,883

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

29.1 %

142 Morehead State University 27900 32600 0.1441 8,258 1140 0.7721
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

142 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#142

#142 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Sticker Price

$88,800

% Savings

69%

Undergraduates

7,004

Est. Median SAT

1,457

Acceptance Rate

27.0 %

145 Colorado Christian University 28000 64000 0.5624 8,200 1110 0.9764
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Sticker Price

$64,000

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,200

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

97.6 %

145 Texas State University 28000 28000 0 36,236 1100 0.8932
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

147 California State University-San Marcos 28100 38300 0.2662 14,977 1040 0.951
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Sticker Price

$38,300

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

14,977

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

95.1 %

147 Chestnut Hill College 28100 60100 0.5323 868 995 0.7446
#147

#147 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$60,100

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

868

Est. Median SAT

995

Acceptance Rate

74.5 %

149 John Brown University 28200 48300 0.4165 1,948 1197 0.7614
#149

#149 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

1,948

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

76.1 %

150 George Fox University 28300 69400 0.5925 3,354 1193 0.9351
#150

#150 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Sticker Price

$69,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

3,354

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

151 Illinois Wesleyan University 28400 73800 0.6158 1,582 1248 0.3931
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Sticker Price

$73,800

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,582

Est. Median SAT

1,248

Acceptance Rate

39.3 %

151 Knox College 28400 68900 0.5875 1,136 1281 0.7079
#151

#151 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,136

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

70.8 %

153 University of Dayton 28800 64200 0.5515 7,740 1302 0.6545
#153

#153 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

7,740

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

154 Oregon State University 28900 36700 0.2142 31,253 1272 0.773
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Sticker Price

$36,700

% Savings

21%

Undergraduates

31,253

Est. Median SAT

1,272

Acceptance Rate

77.3 %

154 University of North Texas 28900 37400 0.2271 34,458 1114 0.7223
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Sticker Price

$37,400

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

34,458

Est. Median SAT

1,114

Acceptance Rate

72.2 %

156 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#156

#156 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

68%

Undergraduates

7,285

Est. Median SAT

1,423

Acceptance Rate

63.4 %

157 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6355 2,266 1381 0.3954
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$80,500

% Savings

64%

Undergraduates

2,266

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

39.5 %

157 Manhattanville University 29300 68500 0.5723 1,466 1160 0.8734
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Manhattanville University
Purchase, NY

Sticker Price

$68,500

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,466

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

87.3 %

159 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Sticker Price

$52,900

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,768

Est. Median SAT

1,133

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

159 University of Toledo 29500 32600 0.096 11,013 1229 0.9202
#159

#159 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$32,600

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

161 Southern Adventist University 29900 46900 0.3632 2,929 1134 0.655
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Sticker Price

$46,900

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

2,929

Est. Median SAT

1,134

Acceptance Rate

65.5 %

162 Kent State University at Kent 30000 37500 0.2 20,841 1105 0.8634
#162

#162 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$37,500

% Savings

20%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

163 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,114 1255 0.835
#163

#163 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,114

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

164 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 852 1160 0.732
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

852

Est. Median SAT

1,160

Acceptance Rate

73.2 %

165 Willamette University 30400 79200 0.6162 1,661 1354 0.7709
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Sticker Price

$79,200

% Savings

62%

Undergraduates

1,661

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

77.1 %

166 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4415 1,427 1025 0.4941
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,427

Est. Median SAT

1,025

Acceptance Rate

49.4 %

166 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#166

#166 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Sticker Price

$78,100

% Savings

61%

Undergraduates

14,267

Est. Median SAT

1,381

Acceptance Rate

66.9 %

168 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5446 1,442 1239 0.7384
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Sticker Price

$67,100

% Savings

54%

Undergraduates

1,442

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

73.8 %

168 Assumption University 30600 74400 0.5884 1,713 1085 0.8298
#168

#168 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Sticker Price

$74,400

% Savings

59%

Undergraduates

1,713

Est. Median SAT

1,085

Acceptance Rate

83.0 %

170 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2859 15,414 1094 0.9087
#170

#170 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Sticker Price

$43,100

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

15,414

Est. Median SAT

1,094

Acceptance Rate

90.9 %

171 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3271 1,628 980 0.689
#171

#171 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Sticker Price

$46,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,628

Est. Median SAT

980

Acceptance Rate

68.9 %

172 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#172

#172 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$48,800

% Savings

36%

Undergraduates

20,591

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

14.1 %

173 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Sticker Price

$72,400

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

1,720

Est. Median SAT

1,225

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

173 San Diego State University 31400 36100 0.1301 35,782 1208 0.3619
#173

#173 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

175 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY

Sticker Price

$66,200

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

1,097

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

69.6 %

176 Ohio Wesleyan University 31600 75700 0.5823 1,525 1281 0.556
#176

#176 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH

Sticker Price

$75,700

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,525

Est. Median SAT

1,281

Acceptance Rate

55.6 %

177 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6259 2,104 1369 0.389
#177

#177 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Sticker Price

$86,500

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

2,104

Est. Median SAT

1,369

Acceptance Rate

38.9 %

178 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#178

#178 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Sticker Price

$56,900

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,598

Est. Median SAT

1,185

Acceptance Rate

40.3 %

179 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 32900 45100 0.2705 10,767 1326 0.7243
#179

#179 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

180 State University of New York at Oswego 33000 40200 0.1792 5,517 1180 0.8055
#180

#180 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

181 Framingham State University 33200 38100 0.1286 2,782 1190 0.8361
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$38,100

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

181 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

52,961

Est. Median SAT

1,174

Acceptance Rate

99.0 %

181 University of Oregon 33200 38600 0.1405 20,622 1250 0.883
#181

#181 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$38,600

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

184 Whittier College 33500 68000 0.5074 769 1258 0.8079
#184

#184 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

769

Est. Median SAT

1,258

Acceptance Rate

80.8 %

185 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$65,600

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

8,417

Est. Median SAT

1,070

Acceptance Rate

84.9 %

185 Emmanuel College 33600 71400 0.5294 1,909 1255 0.7565
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$71,400

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

1,909

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

187 Harding University 33700 47800 0.2956 3,536 1184 0.7052
#187

#187 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Sticker Price

$47,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

3,536

Est. Median SAT

1,184

Acceptance Rate

70.5 %

188 Morningside University 33800 60600 0.4421 1,172 922 0.7104
#188

#188 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morningside University
Sioux City, IA

Sticker Price

$60,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

1,172

Est. Median SAT

922

Acceptance Rate

71.0 %

189 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33900 41000 0.174 22,364 1159 0.7504
#189

#189 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Sticker Price

$41,000

% Savings

17%

Undergraduates

22,364

Est. Median SAT

1,159

Acceptance Rate

75.0 %

190 Salisbury University 34100 41700 0.1821 6,288 1250 0.8747
#190

#190 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$41,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

191 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#191

#191 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Sticker Price

$60,500

% Savings

43%

Undergraduates

10,172

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

53.0 %

192 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#192

#192 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sticker Price

$67,500

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

7,204

Est. Median SAT

950

Acceptance Rate

65.4 %

193 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#193

#193 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Denver
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

55%

Undergraduates

6,614

Est. Median SAT

1,347

Acceptance Rate

77.8 %

194 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

Sticker Price

$70,100

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

1,384

Est. Median SAT

1,143

Acceptance Rate

81.9 %

194 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,550 1197 0.6196
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,550

Est. Median SAT

1,197

Acceptance Rate

62.0 %

196 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4442 5,325 1237 0.6591
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Sticker Price

$63,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,325

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

65.9 %

196 University of New England 35200 68000 0.4827 3,884 1145 0.9163
#196

#196 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Sticker Price

$68,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

3,884

Est. Median SAT

1,145

Acceptance Rate

91.6 %

198 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Sticker Price

$66,100

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

2,862

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

75.7 %

198 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 32,580 1200 0.7265
#198

#198 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

32,580

Est. Median SAT

1,200

Acceptance Rate

72.7 %

200 University of the Pacific 35700 71500 0.501 3,249 1298 0.7132
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Sticker Price

$71,500

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

3,249

Est. Median SAT

1,298

Acceptance Rate

71.3 %

201 Roger Williams University 35800 63700 0.4389 4,038 1235 0.8771
#201

#201 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Sticker Price

$63,700

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,038

Est. Median SAT

1,235

Acceptance Rate

87.7 %

202 Cedarville University 35900 57000 0.3708 5,790 1232 0.6529
#202

#202 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Sticker Price

$57,000

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

5,790

Est. Median SAT

1,232

Acceptance Rate

65.3 %

203 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36000 48500 0.2583 2,075 1090 0.8894
#203

#203 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,075

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

88.9 %

204 University of North Carolina Wilmington 36100 36100 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#204

#204 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

205 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Sticker Price

$47,500

% Savings

23%

Undergraduates

65,450

Est. Median SAT

1,203

Acceptance Rate

89.9 %

205 Florida International University 36500 36800 0.0081 45,193 1175 0.5466
#205

#205 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$36,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

207 Lesley University 36800 54700 0.3274 1,229 1115 0.9687
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Sticker Price

$54,700

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

1,229

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

207 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0547 23,329 1239 0.766
#207

#207 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

209 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#209

#209 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Sticker Price

$50,800

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

2,403

Est. Median SAT

1,241

Acceptance Rate

98.1 %

210 Marymount Manhattan College 37800 69900 0.4592 1,601 1224 0.8261
#210

#210 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$69,900

% Savings

46%

Undergraduates

1,601

Est. Median SAT

1,224

Acceptance Rate

82.6 %

211 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#211

#211 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Sticker Price

$76,900

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

6,581

Est. Median SAT

1,328

Acceptance Rate

68.1 %

212 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 38600 53100 0.2729 30,564 1302 0.416
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$53,100

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

213 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#213

#213 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Sticker Price

$69,200

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

2,616

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

83.5 %

214 Crown College 38800 53200 0.2704 1,523 1060 0.2278
#214

#214 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

1,523

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

22.8 %

215 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4491 2,030 1170 0.8022
#215

#215 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Sticker Price

$71,600

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

2,030

Est. Median SAT

1,170

Acceptance Rate

80.2 %

216 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#216

#216 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

1%

Undergraduates

24,868

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

79.6 %

217 University of Central Florida 39700 39700 0 59,552 1280 0.4011
#217

#217 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$39,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

218 University of Wyoming 40200 45300 0.1133 8,130 1179 0.9688
#218

#218 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Sticker Price

$45,300

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

8,130

Est. Median SAT

1,179

Acceptance Rate

96.9 %

219 Endicott College 40300 64200 0.3722 3,194 1275 0.7121
#219

#219 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Sticker Price

$64,200

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

3,194

Est. Median SAT

1,275

Acceptance Rate

71.2 %

220 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Sticker Price

$40,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

19,560

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

90.1 %

221 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#221

#221 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sticker Price

$70,600

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

12,538

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

81.6 %

222 Seattle University 42000 74600 0.4368 4,078 1305 0.7692
#222

#222 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$74,600

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

223 Kean University 42600 48300 0.118 11,758 1040 0.759
#223

#223 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kean University
Union, NJ

Sticker Price

$48,300

% Savings

12%

Undergraduates

11,758

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

75.9 %

224 University of Florida 43200 45700 0.0548 36,573 1399 0.242
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$45,700

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

225 Merrimack College 43600 78800 0.4471 4,102 1115 0.7002
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Sticker Price

$78,800

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

4,102

Est. Median SAT

1,115

Acceptance Rate

70.0 %

226 University at Buffalo 43900 46700 0.06 20,359 1303 0.7418
#226

#226 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$46,700

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

227 Providence College 44100 85000 0.4813 4,236 1335 0.5089
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Providence College
Providence, RI

Sticker Price

$85,000

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

4,236

Est. Median SAT

1,335

Acceptance Rate

50.9 %

227 Spelman College 44100 49200 0.1042 3,417 1218 0.2487
#227

#227 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Sticker Price

$49,200

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

3,417

Est. Median SAT

1,218

Acceptance Rate

24.9 %

229 University of California-San Diego 45900 74200 0.3813 34,955 1375 0.2671
#229

#229 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$74,200

% Savings

38%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

230 Michigan State University 47200 56200 0.1601 41,234 1279 0.848
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$56,200

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

231 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$83,900

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

13,309

Est. Median SAT

1,339

Acceptance Rate

79.4 %

232 University of Kentucky 49200 58000 0.1532 25,534 1193 0.9294
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sticker Price

$58,000

% Savings

15%

Undergraduates

25,534

Est. Median SAT

1,193

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

233 Ramapo College of New Jersey 50500 55400 0.0885 5,444 1220 0.7064
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$55,400

% Savings

9%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

234 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 51000 84700 0.398 34,454 1435 0.1564
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$84,700

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

235 University of Iowa 51100 53200 0.04 22,738 1208 0.8362
#235

#235 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Sticker Price

$53,200

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

22,738

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

236 Point Loma Nazarene University 51600 68600 0.2483 3,246 1290 0.8368
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$68,600

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

3,246

Est. Median SAT

1,290

Acceptance Rate

83.7 %

236 University of Utah 51600 53700 0.0397 28,064 1237 0.8598
#236

#236 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$53,700

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

238 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 53100 61200 0.1329 26,221 1204 0.8854
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

239 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#239

#239 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Sticker Price

$53,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

16,100

Est. Median SAT

1,219

Acceptance Rate

77.7 %

240 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#240

#240 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Elon University
Elon, NC

Sticker Price

$68,900

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

6,452

Est. Median SAT

1,215

Acceptance Rate

66.4 %

241 Salve Regina University 58800 71800 0.1812 2,135 1255 0.6817
#241

#241 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI

Sticker Price

$71,800

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

2,135

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

68.2 %

242 Presbyterian College 61000 62700 0.0271 853 1120 0.6837
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Sticker Price

$62,700

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

853

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

68.4 %

242 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 61000 66000 0.0758 5,472 1333 0.906
#242

#242 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

244 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#244

#244 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Sticker Price

$61,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,880

Est. Median SAT

1,255

Acceptance Rate

60.0 %

245 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#245

#245 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Sticker Price

$94,600

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

3,553

Est. Median SAT

1,378

Acceptance Rate

62.9 %

246 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0324 3,533 1120 0.8587
#246

#246 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Sticker Price

$65,800

% Savings

3%

Undergraduates

3,533

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

247 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#247

#247 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The New School
New York, NY

Sticker Price

$90,100

% Savings

24%

Undergraduates

6,591

Est. Median SAT

1,268

Acceptance Rate

63.5 %

248 Covenant College 70700 86300 0.1807 1,087 1260 0.8651
#248

#248 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Sticker Price

$86,300

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

1,087

Est. Median SAT

1,260

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

249 University of California-Berkeley 70800 76100 0.0697 33,070 1407 0.1098
#249

#249 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Sticker Price

$76,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

33,070

Est. Median SAT

1,407

Acceptance Rate

11.0 %

250 University of California-Irvine 72000 75600 0.0476 30,204 1333 0.2857
#250

#250 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$75,600

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

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

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