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 Colby College 3800 91300 0.958 2,412 1497 0.0709
#1

#1 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Sticker Price

$91,300

% Savings

96%

Undergraduates

2,412

Est. Median SAT

1,497

Acceptance Rate

7.1 %

2 Trinity College 3900 92800 0.9583 2,204 1393 0.2925
#2

#2 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 %

3 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4900 40700 0.8787 34,454 1435 0.1564
#3

#3 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Sticker Price

$40,700

% Savings

88%

Undergraduates

34,454

Est. Median SAT

1,435

Acceptance Rate

15.6 %

4 Brandeis University 7600 94700 0.9196 3,632 1454 0.405
#4

#4 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 %

5 College of Staten Island CUNY 7700 36100 0.7877 10,051 1064 0.9234
#5

#5 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

Sticker Price

$36,100

% Savings

79%

Undergraduates

10,051

Est. Median SAT

1,064

Acceptance Rate

92.3 %

6 Carnegie Mellon University 9000 90900 0.9007 7,377 1528 0.1166
#6

#6 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 %

7 Washington University in St Louis 9300 102300 0.9091 8,220 1513 0.1206
#7

#7 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 %

8 University of Pennsylvania 9400 92900 0.8988 11,478 1536 0.054
#8

#8 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 University of Richmond 9400 88400 0.8938 3,055 1484 0.222
#8

#8 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 %

10 Haverford College 9700 97600 0.9007 1,431 1499 0.1237
#10

#10 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 %

11 Bryn Mawr College 11000 88300 0.8758 1,360 1383 0.2943
#11

#11 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 %

12 Pitzer College 11100 94100 0.8822 1,242 1279 0.2516
#12

#12 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 %

13 Georgetown University 11400 92700 0.877 7,833 1457 0.1291
#13

#13 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 %

14 Idaho State University 11500 27000 0.5733 10,834 0 0
#14

#14 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Sticker Price

$27,000

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

10,834

Est. Median SAT

--

Acceptance Rate

--

15 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 11800 20500 0.4245 4,880 1124 0.8172
#15

#15 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 University of Central Florida 12000 25300 0.525 59,552 1280 0.4011
#16

#16 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

53%

Undergraduates

59,552

Est. Median SAT

1,280

Acceptance Rate

40.1 %

17 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 12200 24900 0.5092 5,661 1085 0.982
#17

#17 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 %

18 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12400 29200 0.5745 38,040 1418 0.452
#18

#18 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Sticker Price

$29,200

% Savings

57%

Undergraduates

38,040

Est. Median SAT

1,418

Acceptance Rate

45.2 %

19 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 12500 28100 0.5551 8,553 1045 0.8688
#19

#19 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Sticker Price

$28,100

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

8,553

Est. Median SAT

1,045

Acceptance Rate

86.9 %

20 University of North Florida 12600 22400 0.438 13,735 1150 0.5324
#20

#20 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 %

21 Albion College 12700 75400 0.8321 1,308 1065 0.807
#21

#21 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 %

21 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 12700 19300 0.342 10,084 1055 0.8572
#21

#21 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Sticker Price

$19,300

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

10,084

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

85.7 %

23 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 12900 24700 0.478 7,490 1140 0.918
#23

#23 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 %

24 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 13600 34600 0.6076 8,945 1099 0.975
#24

#24 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 %

24 University of Delaware 13600 34500 0.606 20,026 1294 0.706
#24

#24 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 %

26 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 14000 19000 0.2634 11,994 1090 0.865
#26

#26 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

Sticker Price

$19,000

% Savings

26%

Undergraduates

11,994

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

86.5 %

27 Northern Illinois University 14300 28800 0.5047 11,348 1070 0.6979
#27

#27 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 %

27 Saginaw Valley State University 14300 30100 0.5239 6,135 1055 0.7207
#27

#27 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Sticker Price

$30,100

% Savings

52%

Undergraduates

6,135

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

72.1 %

29 Midwestern State University 14400 21600 0.3329 4,303 1010 0.9352
#29

#29 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 %

30 Arkansas Tech University 14500 27400 0.4711 8,145 1035 0.9589
#30

#30 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Sticker Price

$27,400

% Savings

47%

Undergraduates

8,145

Est. Median SAT

1,035

Acceptance Rate

95.9 %

31 Salisbury University 14600 28700 0.4916 6,288 1250 0.8747
#31

#31 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Sticker Price

$28,700

% Savings

49%

Undergraduates

6,288

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

31 Sonoma State University 14600 26700 0.4532 5,272 1050 0.9343
#31

#31 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 %

33 Case Western Reserve University 14800 91300 0.8383 6,528 1475 0.3654
#33

#33 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 %

34 Texas State University 15200 25500 0.4042 36,236 1100 0.8932
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Sticker Price

$25,500

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

36,236

Est. Median SAT

1,100

Acceptance Rate

89.3 %

34 University of California-Irvine 15200 38000 0.6003 30,204 1333 0.2857
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Sticker Price

$38,000

% Savings

60%

Undergraduates

30,204

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

28.6 %

34 University of Illinois Springfield 15200 30400 0.4997 2,309 1099 0.8588
#34

#34 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

Sticker Price

$30,400

% Savings

50%

Undergraduates

2,309

Est. Median SAT

1,099

Acceptance Rate

85.9 %

37 Macalester College 15300 90100 0.8306 2,138 1425 0.2852
#37

#37 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 %

38 College of the Holy Cross 15400 86400 0.8221 3,126 1338 0.1761
#38

#38 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 %

39 University of Maine at Farmington 15500 23200 0.3317 1,677 1124 0.9672
#39

#39 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 %

40 Lehigh University 15600 89600 0.8263 5,911 1436 0.2593
#40

#40 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 %

41 University of Central Missouri 15700 26600 0.4094 7,584 1055 0.638
#41

#41 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Sticker Price

$26,600

% Savings

41%

Undergraduates

7,584

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

63.8 %

41 Western Michigan University 15700 31200 0.4963 13,027 1115 0.846
#41

#41 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 %

43 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 15900 38500 0.5862 37,140 1406 0.4237
#43

#43 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 %

44 University of Kansas 16000 34900 0.5405 22,085 1176 0.9348
#44

#44 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 %

45 University of Nebraska at Omaha 16100 23400 0.3124 11,756 1124 0.8698
#45

#45 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Sticker Price

$23,400

% Savings

31%

Undergraduates

11,756

Est. Median SAT

1,124

Acceptance Rate

87.0 %

47 Frostburg State University 16200 26600 0.3907 3,422 1095 0.8918
#47

#47 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 %

48 University of Florida 16400 22500 0.271 36,573 1399 0.242
#48

#48 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Sticker Price

$22,500

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

36,573

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

24.2 %

49 North Carolina State University 16500 28500 0.4204 28,422 1378 0.4174
#49

#49 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 %

50 University of Washington-Bothell Campus 16700 34300 0.5133 5,472 1333 0.906
#50

#50 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA

Sticker Price

$34,300

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

5,472

Est. Median SAT

1,333

Acceptance Rate

90.6 %

51 Western Carolina University 16800 19400 0.1341 10,112 1130 0.8183
#51

#51 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Sticker Price

$19,400

% Savings

13%

Undergraduates

10,112

Est. Median SAT

1,130

Acceptance Rate

81.8 %

52 Morehead State University 16900 28000 0.3962 8,258 1140 0.7721
#52

#52 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Sticker Price

$28,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

8,258

Est. Median SAT

1,140

Acceptance Rate

77.2 %

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 17500 73000 0.7603 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 Wright State University-Main Campus 17600 26600 0.3387 7,505 1073 0.9633
#57

#57 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 %

58 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 17700 17700 0 18,288 1090 0.9068
#58

#58 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Sticker Price

$17,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

18,288

Est. Median SAT

1,090

Acceptance Rate

90.7 %

59 Boston College 17900 97600 0.8164 10,314 1490 0.1643
#59

#59 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 %

60 California State University Maritime Academy 18000 48400 0.6283 804 1110 0.9501
#60

#60 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

Sticker Price

$48,400

% Savings

63%

Undergraduates

804

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

95.0 %

61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 18200 18200 0 34,242 1273 0.7333
#61

#61 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 %

61 State University of New York at Oswego 18200 27700 0.3428 5,517 1180 0.8055
#61

#61 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY

Sticker Price

$27,700

% Savings

34%

Undergraduates

5,517

Est. Median SAT

1,180

Acceptance Rate

80.6 %

63 University of Vermont 18300 37800 0.5164 12,276 1379 0.653
#63

#63 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 %

64 Framingham State University 18800 31000 0.3937 2,782 1190 0.8361
#64

#64 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Sticker Price

$31,000

% Savings

39%

Undergraduates

2,782

Est. Median SAT

1,190

Acceptance Rate

83.6 %

65 University of Northern Colorado 19000 30500 0.377 6,480 1085 0.8585
#65

#65 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 %

66 Campbellsville University 19100 43200 0.5573 6,848 1075 0.7974
#66

#66 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 %

67 Texas A&M University-College Station 19300 29900 0.3558 60,710 1278 0.5743
#67

#67 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 %

67 University of South Alabama 19300 22400 0.1387 9,241 1140 0.7096
#67

#67 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 %

69 Bethany College 19500 60000 0.674 615 1059 0.5879
#69

#69 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 %

69 Southeast Missouri State University 19500 30600 0.3614 7,926 945 0.7352
#69

#69 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 %

71 Gallaudet University 19600 44600 0.5604 875 895 0.5806
#71

#71 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Sticker Price

$44,600

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

875

Est. Median SAT

895

Acceptance Rate

58.1 %

72 Central Connecticut State University 19800 29500 0.3286 8,170 1075 0.7333
#72

#72 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Sticker Price

$29,500

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

8,170

Est. Median SAT

1,075

Acceptance Rate

73.3 %

73 University of New Orleans 19900 30600 0.3502 5,419 1040 0.7431
#73

#73 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Sticker Price

$30,600

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

5,419

Est. Median SAT

1,040

Acceptance Rate

74.3 %

74 University of Southern California 20000 75900 0.7369 20,630 1492 0.0981
#74

#74 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 %

75 San Diego State University 20100 28900 0.3046 35,782 1208 0.3619
#75

#75 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

35,782

Est. Median SAT

1,208

Acceptance Rate

36.2 %

76 Hanover College 20200 64000 0.6846 1,035 1210 0.837
#76

#76 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 %

76 Lasell University 20200 48500 0.5831 1,293 1095 0.8122
#76

#76 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lasell University
Newton, MA

Sticker Price

$48,500

% Savings

58%

Undergraduates

1,293

Est. Median SAT

1,095

Acceptance Rate

81.2 %

78 North Park University 20300 53200 0.6183 1,841 1075 0.6851
#78

#78 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 %

79 Hampshire College 20600 83900 0.7548 844 1254 0.7528
#79

#79 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 %

79 South Dakota State University 20600 25200 0.1844 10,719 1120 0.9834
#79

#79 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Sticker Price

$25,200

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

10,719

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.3 %

81 Nebraska Wesleyan University 20800 70000 0.7022 1,463 1200 0.7982
#81

#81 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 %

82 University of Northern Iowa 20900 24000 0.1312 7,711 1129 0.9274
#82

#82 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 %

83 North Central College 21100 63700 0.6692 2,454 1203 0.7733
#83

#83 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 %

84 Luther College 21400 71900 0.7019 1,384 1226 0.7154
#84

#84 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 %

85 Maryville University of Saint Louis 21500 48900 0.5599 5,692 1124 0.9508
#85

#85 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 %

86 Belhaven University 21600 43300 0.5018 1,614 1105 0.4975
#86

#86 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 %

87 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 21700 25300 0.1442 3,184 1069 0.7539
#87

#87 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI

Sticker Price

$25,300

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

3,184

Est. Median SAT

1,069

Acceptance Rate

75.4 %

88 Colorado State University-Fort Collins 21800 37300 0.4156 26,221 1204 0.8854
#88

#88 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Sticker Price

$37,300

% Savings

42%

Undergraduates

26,221

Est. Median SAT

1,204

Acceptance Rate

88.5 %

89 Marian University 21900 59800 0.6333 2,378 1085 0.9546
#89

#89 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 Bentley University 22000 85500 0.7426 4,526 1359 0.4505
#90

#90 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 %

91 Grand Valley State University 22100 35900 0.3849 19,002 1084 0.8302
#91

#91 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 %

92 The University of the South 22300 77400 0.7115 1,644 1340 0.569
#92

#92 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 %

92 Winona State University 22300 29500 0.2455 5,317 1115 0.7549
#92

#92 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 %

94 Concordia University-Nebraska 22700 61100 0.6277 3,000 1130 0.8572
#94

#94 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 %

94 St Lawrence University 22700 87800 0.7413 1,949 1359 0.5434
#94

#94 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 %

96 Hope College 22800 60100 0.6204 3,395 1241 0.7924
#96

#96 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 %

97 San Jose State University 23000 41100 0.4405 28,008 1124 0.8461
#97

#97 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 %

97 University of New Mexico-Main Campus 23000 27500 0.1618 17,450 1044 0.9518
#97

#97 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 %

97 Washington & Jefferson College 23000 44200 0.4793 1,306 1138 0.8064
#97

#97 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 %

100 Hamline University 23100 56500 0.5907 1,806 1163 0.8763
#100

#100 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 %

100 Saint Cloud State University 23100 36800 0.3737 8,738 1079 0.948
#100

#100 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 %

102 The College of Saint Scholastica 23200 60400 0.6162 1,810 1110 0.9296
#102

#102 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 %

102 Thomas More University 23200 61800 0.6245 2,126 1180 0.9035
#102

#102 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 %

104 Lawrence University 23500 73300 0.6794 1,417 1293 0.6394
#104

#104 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 %

104 North Central University 23500 43900 0.4649 759 1075 0.9898
#104

#104 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 %

106 Florida International University 23700 23700 0 45,193 1175 0.5466
#106

#106 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Sticker Price

$23,700

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

45,193

Est. Median SAT

1,175

Acceptance Rate

54.7 %

107 University of South Dakota 23900 26000 0.0826 7,619 1120 0.9878
#107

#107 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Sticker Price

$26,000

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

7,619

Est. Median SAT

1,120

Acceptance Rate

98.8 %

108 Ramapo College of New Jersey 24200 36300 0.3337 5,444 1220 0.7064
#108

#108 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Sticker Price

$36,300

% Savings

33%

Undergraduates

5,444

Est. Median SAT

1,220

Acceptance Rate

70.6 %

109 University of North Carolina Wilmington 24400 24400 0 15,254 1270 0.6424
#109

#109 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Sticker Price

$24,400

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

15,254

Est. Median SAT

1,270

Acceptance Rate

64.2 %

110 Muskingum University 24600 51400 0.5209 1,523 1020 0.8184
#110

#110 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 %

111 Guilford College 24700 57400 0.5696 1,132 1100 0.8
#111

#111 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 %

111 University at Buffalo 24700 34000 0.2736 20,359 1303 0.7418
#111

#111 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

27%

Undergraduates

20,359

Est. Median SAT

1,303

Acceptance Rate

74.2 %

113 Westminster College 25200 53800 0.532 640 1100 0.792
#113

#113 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 %

114 Doane University 25300 71000 0.644 1,315 1125 0.9801
#114

#114 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 %

115 Eastern Kentucky University 25500 38400 0.3363 13,448 1110 0.7761
#115

#115 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 %

116 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 25600 34900 0.2668 4,371 1084 0.865
#116

#116 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 %

117 Michigan State University 25800 28900 0.1089 41,234 1279 0.848
#117

#117 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Sticker Price

$28,900

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

41,234

Est. Median SAT

1,279

Acceptance Rate

84.8 %

118 Rockford University 25900 58500 0.5577 983 975 0.9291
#118

#118 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Rockford University
Rockford, IL

Sticker Price

$58,500

% Savings

56%

Undergraduates

983

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

92.9 %

118 Saint Mary's College 25900 80400 0.6777 1,505 1249 0.7597
#118

#118 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 %

120 Concordia College at Moorhead 26000 50500 0.4839 1,864 1160 0.6265
#120

#120 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 %

120 Westminster College 26000 57600 0.5486 1,137 1149 0.9256
#120

#120 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 %

122 Stony Brook University 26100 33200 0.2129 18,263 1410 0.4904
#122

#122 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 %

123 Warren Wilson College 26200 57000 0.5402 740 1275 0.7134
#123

#123 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 %

124 Kenyon College 26300 89800 0.7071 2,249 1433 0.3103
#124

#124 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 %

124 SUNY College at Potsdam 26300 37700 0.3022 2,111 1060 0.777
#124

#124 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 %

126 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 26400 36800 0.2828 14,783 1124 0.8096
#126

#126 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 %

126 St. Mary's University 26400 59800 0.5587 2,149 1084 0.9776
#126

#126 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 %

128 Flagler College 26500 61200 0.5668 2,409 1090 0.8076
#128

#128 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 %

128 University of Mount Union 26500 50900 0.4799 2,207 1089 0.782
#128

#128 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 %

130 St Bonaventure University 26600 61200 0.5653 2,042 1189 0.8165
#130

#130 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 %

131 California State University-Channel Islands 26700 47300 0.4357 5,118 975 0.9481
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

Sticker Price

$47,300

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

5,118

Est. Median SAT

975

Acceptance Rate

94.8 %

131 Hiram College 26700 48700 0.4516 1,026 1030 0.9353
#131

#131 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Sticker Price

$48,700

% Savings

45%

Undergraduates

1,026

Est. Median SAT

1,030

Acceptance Rate

93.5 %

133 Hood College 27100 71400 0.6202 1,198 1055 0.7777
#133

#133 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 %

133 University of Arizona 27100 38100 0.2888 44,848 1233 0.8614
#133

#133 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 %

135 Capital University 27200 62400 0.564 1,609 1084 0.7022
#135

#135 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 %

135 Randolph-Macon College 27200 69200 0.6066 1,643 1109 0.8661
#135

#135 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 %

137 Kent State University at Kent 27400 28400 0.0352 20,841 1105 0.8634
#137

#137 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

Sticker Price

$28,400

% Savings

4%

Undergraduates

20,841

Est. Median SAT

1,105

Acceptance Rate

86.3 %

138 University of Maryland-Baltimore County 27600 27600 0 10,767 1326 0.7243
#138

#138 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$27,600

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

10,767

Est. Median SAT

1,326

Acceptance Rate

72.4 %

139 Oral Roberts University 27700 52700 0.4736 5,017 1214 0.989
#139

#139 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Sticker Price

$52,700

% Savings

47%

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 %

140 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 27800 31100 0.1046 19,701 1214 0.8749
#140

#140 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Sticker Price

$31,100

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

19,701

Est. Median SAT

1,214

Acceptance Rate

87.5 %

143 Mississippi College 27900 45100 0.3805 2,883 1110 0.2911
#143

#143 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 %

143 Villanova University 27900 88800 0.6855 7,004 1457 0.2698
#143

#143 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 Wichita State University 28000 39800 0.2974 13,313 1073 0.9395
#145

#145 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Sticker Price

$39,800

% Savings

30%

Undergraduates

13,313

Est. Median SAT

1,073

Acceptance Rate

94.0 %

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 0.4169 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 0.2143 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 %

154 University of Utah 28900 32000 0.0984 28,064 1237 0.8598
#154

#154 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Sticker Price

$32,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

28,064

Est. Median SAT

1,237

Acceptance Rate

86.0 %

157 Southern Methodist University 29100 90100 0.677 7,285 1423 0.6335
#157

#157 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 West Virginia State University 29100 31600 0.0791 3,110 925 0.9596
#157

#157 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV

Sticker Price

$31,600

% Savings

8%

Undergraduates

3,110

Est. Median SAT

925

Acceptance Rate

96.0 %

159 Clark University 29300 80500 0.6357 2,266 1381 0.3954
#159

#159 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 %

159 Manhattanville University 29300 68500 0.5725 1,466 1160 0.8734
#159

#159 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 %

161 California State University-East Bay 29400 45100 0.3483 9,909 940 0.9739
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA

Sticker Price

$45,100

% Savings

35%

Undergraduates

9,909

Est. Median SAT

940

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

161 California State University-Monterey Bay 29400 34000 0.1352 6,907 1060 0.974
#161

#161 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

Sticker Price

$34,000

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

6,907

Est. Median SAT

1,060

Acceptance Rate

97.4 %

163 Gannon University 29500 52900 0.4427 2,768 1133 0.7416
#163

#163 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 %

164 Morgan State University 29700 41900 0.2914 9,027 965 0.8223
#164

#164 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Sticker Price

$41,900

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

9,027

Est. Median SAT

965

Acceptance Rate

82.2 %

165 Southern Adventist University 29800 46900 0.3637 2,929 1134 0.655
#165

#165 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 %

165 University of Toledo 29800 42000 0.2895 11,013 1229 0.9202
#165

#165 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Sticker Price

$42,000

% Savings

29%

Undergraduates

11,013

Est. Median SAT

1,229

Acceptance Rate

92.0 %

167 Dominican University of California 30100 69200 0.565 1,114 1255 0.835
#167

#167 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 %

168 New College of Florida 30300 45300 0.3311 852 1160 0.732
#168

#168 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 %

169 Willamette University 30400 79200 0.6163 1,661 1354 0.7709
#169

#169 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 %

170 Oklahoma Baptist University 30500 54700 0.4419 1,427 1025 0.4941
#170

#170 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 %

170 Rochester Institute of Technology 30500 78100 0.6093 14,267 1381 0.6693
#170

#170 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 %

172 Alfred University 30600 67100 0.5434 1,442 1239 0.7384
#172

#172 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 %

172 Assumption University 30600 74400 0.5884 1,713 1085 0.8298
#172

#172 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 %

174 Portland State University 30800 43100 0.2864 15,414 1094 0.9087
#174

#174 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 %

175 University of California-Santa Barbara 31000 59100 0.4752 23,181 1354 0.3297
#175

#175 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Sticker Price

$59,100

% Savings

48%

Undergraduates

23,181

Est. Median SAT

1,354

Acceptance Rate

33.0 %

176 Siena Heights University 31100 46300 0.3275 1,628 980 0.689
#176

#176 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 %

177 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 31200 48800 0.361 20,591 1435 0.1407
#177

#177 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 %

178 Lebanon Valley College 31400 72400 0.5665 1,720 1225 0.8377
#178

#178 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 %

179 Hartwick College 31500 66200 0.5239 1,097 1179 0.696
#179

#179 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 %

180 Ohio Wesleyan University 31700 75700 0.5809 1,525 1281 0.556
#180

#180 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 %

181 Gettysburg College 32300 86500 0.6261 2,104 1369 0.389
#181

#181 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 %

182 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 32500 35100 0.0742 30,564 1302 0.416
#182

#182 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Sticker Price

$35,100

% Savings

7%

Undergraduates

30,564

Est. Median SAT

1,302

Acceptance Rate

41.6 %

183 The University of Tampa 32700 56900 0.425 10,598 1185 0.4034
#183

#183 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 %

184 Liberty University 33200 44600 0.2556 52,961 1174 0.9898
#184

#184 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 %

185 Lander University 33400 37700 0.1142 3,776 1055 0.8131
#185

#185 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Sticker Price

$37,700

% Savings

11%

Undergraduates

3,776

Est. Median SAT

1,055

Acceptance Rate

81.3 %

186 Whittier College 33500 68000 0.5074 769 1258 0.8079
#186

#186 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 %

187 California Baptist University 33600 65600 0.4878 8,417 1070 0.8488
#187

#187 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 %

187 Emmanuel College 33600 71400 0.5294 1,909 1255 0.7565
#187

#187 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 %

189 Harding University 33700 47800 0.296 3,536 1184 0.7052
#189

#189 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 %

190 Morningside University 33800 60600 0.4421 1,172 922 0.7104
#190

#190 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 %

191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 33900 41000 0.174 22,364 1159 0.7504
#191

#191 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 %

192 Southeastern University 34400 60500 0.4312 10,172 1110 0.5298
#192

#192 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 %

193 Sacred Heart University 34600 67500 0.4877 7,204 950 0.6536
#193

#193 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 %

194 University of Oregon 34700 40200 0.1383 20,622 1250 0.883
#194

#194 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

20,622

Est. Median SAT

1,250

Acceptance Rate

88.3 %

195 University of Denver 34900 76900 0.5465 6,614 1347 0.7781
#195

#195 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 %

196 Andrews University 35000 70100 0.5008 1,384 1143 0.8185
#196

#196 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 %

196 Chatham University 35000 63300 0.4474 1,550 1197 0.6196
#196

#196 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 %

198 Adelphi University 35200 63300 0.4445 5,325 1237 0.6591
#198

#198 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 %

198 University of New England 35200 68000 0.4827 3,884 1145 0.9163
#198

#198 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 %

200 Baldwin Wallace University 35600 66100 0.4616 2,862 1203 0.757
#200

#200 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 %

200 Temple University 35600 56400 0.3689 21,457 1135 0.8041
#200

#200 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Sticker Price

$56,400

% Savings

37%

Undergraduates

21,457

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

80.4 %

200 Texas Tech University 35600 38900 0.0848 32,580 1200 0.7265
#200

#200 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 35600 71500 0.5024 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 %

204 Roger Williams University 35700 63700 0.4392 4,038 1235 0.8771
#204

#204 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 %

205 Cedarville University 35800 57000 0.3711 5,790 1232 0.6529
#205

#205 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 %

206 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 36100 48500 0.2567 2,075 1090 0.8894
#206

#206 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 %

207 Arizona State University Campus Immersion 36500 47500 0.2317 65,450 1203 0.8989
#207

#207 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 %

208 Lesley University 36800 54700 0.3274 1,229 1115 0.9687
#208

#208 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 %

208 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 36800 38900 0.0552 23,329 1239 0.766
#208

#208 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Sticker Price

$38,900

% Savings

6%

Undergraduates

23,329

Est. Median SAT

1,239

Acceptance Rate

76.6 %

210 Benedictine College 37700 50800 0.2579 2,403 1241 0.9812
#210

#210 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 %

211 Marymount Manhattan College 37800 69900 0.4592 1,601 1224 0.8261
#211

#211 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 %

212 University of Central Arkansas 38100 40200 0.0534 8,268 1110 0.8949
#212

#212 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Sticker Price

$40,200

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

8,268

Est. Median SAT

1,110

Acceptance Rate

89.5 %

213 Hofstra University 38200 76900 0.5032 6,581 1328 0.6808
#213

#213 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 %

214 Western New England University 38700 69200 0.4409 2,616 1199 0.8348
#214

#214 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 %

215 Crown College 38800 53200 0.2708 1,523 1060 0.2278
#215

#215 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 %

216 Arcadia University 39400 71600 0.4493 2,030 1170 0.8022
#216

#216 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 %

217 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 39600 39800 0.005 24,868 1214 0.796
#217

#217 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 %

218 University of Wyoming 40100 45300 0.1137 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 University of California-Los Angeles 40400 81800 0.5061 33,475 1399 0.0897
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Sticker Price

$81,800

% Savings

51%

Undergraduates

33,475

Est. Median SAT

1,399

Acceptance Rate

9.0 %

220 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 40400 42500 0.0495 13,921 1119 0.7468
#220

#220 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

Sticker Price

$42,500

% Savings

5%

Undergraduates

13,921

Est. Median SAT

1,119

Acceptance Rate

74.7 %

222 Appalachian State University 40600 40600 0 19,560 1190 0.9014
#222

#222 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 %

223 Loyola University Chicago 41000 70600 0.4192 12,538 1303 0.816
#223

#223 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 %

224 Seattle University 42000 75000 0.4397 4,078 1305 0.7692
#224

#224 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Sticker Price

$75,000

% Savings

44%

Undergraduates

4,078

Est. Median SAT

1,305

Acceptance Rate

76.9 %

225 University of Alaska Anchorage 42200 42200 0 9,853 990 0.6652
#225

#225 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Sticker Price

$42,200

% Savings

--

Undergraduates

9,853

Est. Median SAT

990

Acceptance Rate

66.5 %

226 Kean University 42600 48300 0.118 11,758 1040 0.759
#226

#226 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 %

227 Merrimack College 43500 78800 0.4474 4,102 1115 0.7002
#227

#227 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 %

228 Providence College 44100 85000 0.4813 4,236 1335 0.5089
#228

#228 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 %

229 Spelman College 44200 49200 0.1026 3,417 1218 0.2487
#229

#229 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 %

230 Boise State University 45100 50000 0.098 23,983 1135 0.8721
#230

#230 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Sticker Price

$50,000

% Savings

10%

Undergraduates

23,983

Est. Median SAT

1,135

Acceptance Rate

87.2 %

231 University of California-San Diego 45900 76000 0.396 34,955 1375 0.2671
#231

#231 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Sticker Price

$76,000

% Savings

40%

Undergraduates

34,955

Est. Median SAT

1,375

Acceptance Rate

26.7 %

232 University of Massachusetts-Boston 46700 57500 0.1878 12,138 1189 0.8378
#232

#232 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Sticker Price

$57,500

% Savings

19%

Undergraduates

12,138

Est. Median SAT

1,189

Acceptance Rate

83.8 %

233 University of Colorado Boulder 47000 57700 0.1842 32,244 1351 0.7808
#233

#233 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Sticker Price

$57,700

% Savings

18%

Undergraduates

32,244

Est. Median SAT

1,351

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

234 The University of Texas at Arlington 48000 55800 0.1398 32,545 1129 0.799
#234

#234 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Sticker Price

$55,800

% Savings

14%

Undergraduates

32,545

Est. Median SAT

1,129

Acceptance Rate

79.9 %

235 Drexel University 48800 83900 0.4184 13,309 1339 0.7944
#235

#235 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 %

236 University of Kentucky 49100 58000 0.1535 25,534 1193 0.9294
#236

#236 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 %

237 University of California-Riverside 49300 66000 0.2532 22,600 1199 0.7639
#237

#237 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Sticker Price

$66,000

% Savings

25%

Undergraduates

22,600

Est. Median SAT

1,199

Acceptance Rate

76.4 %

238 The University of Texas at Austin 49800 59400 0.1617 43,165 1356 0.2664
#238

#238 Middle Class Affordability Rankings

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Sticker Price

$59,400

% Savings

16%

Undergraduates

43,165

Est. Median SAT

1,356

Acceptance Rate

26.6 %

239 University of Iowa 51000 53200 0.0404 22,738 1208 0.8362
#239

#239 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 %

240 Point Loma Nazarene University 51500 68600 0.2485 3,246 1290 0.8368
#240

#240 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 %

241 Rowan University 53600 53600 0 16,100 1219 0.7766
#241

#241 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 %

242 Elon University 56400 68900 0.1815 6,452 1215 0.6635
#242

#242 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 %

243 Salve Regina University 58700 71800 0.1826 2,135 1255 0.6817
#243

#243 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 %

244 Presbyterian College 61000 62700 0.0271 853 1120 0.6837
#244

#244 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 %

245 College of Charleston 61200 61200 0 10,880 1255 0.6003
#245

#245 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 %

246 Pepperdine University 62200 94600 0.3425 3,553 1378 0.6286
#246

#246 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 %

247 Hawaii Pacific University 63700 65800 0.0327 3,533 1120 0.8587
#247

#247 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 %

248 The New School 68100 90100 0.2442 6,591 1268 0.6347
#248

#248 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 %

249 Covenant College 70700 86300 0.1807 1,087 1260 0.8651
#249

#249 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 %

250 University of California-Berkeley 70800 76100 0.0697 33,070 1407 0.1098
#250

#250 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 %

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

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