2026 Value Rankings - Page 3

Best Value Colleges

Rankings 101-150 of 4,548 best value colleges

4,548
Schools Ranked
3,056
Full Data Rankings
1,492
Partial Data Rankings
5
Value Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: net price, completion rates, loan burden, financial aid generosity, and retention.
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Top Value Colleges

Showing 101-150 of 4,548 ranked schools

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#101

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Net Price
$32,590
8%
Completion
86.4%
96%
Loan Rate
32%
70%

Boston College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Only 32% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#102

Clarksville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Net Price
$22,251
31%
Completion
76.7%
89%
Loan Rate
7%
94%

North Central Institute scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 55 students.

Only 7% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#103

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Net Price
$16,730
54%
Completion
71.9%
85%
Loan Rate
29%
73%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Only 29% of students take on federal loans (73rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#104

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Net Price
$6,487
93%
Completion
78.9%
91%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

Phagans Beauty College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 59 students.

Only 39% of students take on federal loans (63rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#105

Manati, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Net Price
$3,688
99%
Completion
85.1%
95%
Loan Rate
21%
80%

Dewey University-Manati scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 255 students with in-state tuition of $7,080.

Only 21% of students take on federal loans (80th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#106

Miami, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Net Price
$10,311
80%
Completion
65.7%
77%
Loan Rate
17%
84%

SABER College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 202 students.

Only 17% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#107

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Net Price
$4,141
98%
Completion
51.2%
56%
Loan Rate
8%
92%

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 13,510 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Only 8% of students take on federal loans (92nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#108

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Net Price
$10,412
80%
Completion
58.9%
68%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,462 students with in-state tuition of $3,358.

Only 13% of students take on federal loans (87th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#109

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Net Price
$4,105
98%
Completion
51%
55%
Loan Rate
7%
94%

CUNY Brooklyn College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 13,935 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Only 7% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#110

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Net Price
$21,610
33%
Completion
81.6%
93%
Loan Rate
26%
75%

Texas A & M University-College Station scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Only 26% of students take on federal loans (75th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#111

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Net Price
$49,651
1%
Completion
92.8%
98%
Loan Rate
24%
77%

Santa Clara University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,340 students with in-state tuition of $58,587.

Only 24% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#112

Lewisburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Net Price
$38,486
3%
Completion
92.1%
98%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

Bucknell University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,892 students with in-state tuition of $64,418.

Only 34% of students take on federal loans (69th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#113

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Net Price
$6,645
92%
Completion
63%
74%
Loan Rate
23%
78%

California State University-San Bernardino scores above average in the best-value ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 23% of students take on federal loans (78th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#114

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Net Price
$14,102
65%
Completion
65.3%
77%
Loan Rate
16%
84%

Boricua College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 84th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 479 students with in-state tuition of $12,500.

Only 16% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#115

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Net Price
$4,551
97%
Completion
60.7%
71%
Loan Rate
20%
81%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 20% of students take on federal loans (81st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#116

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Net Price
$32,901
7%
Completion
80.6%
93%
Loan Rate
28%
74%

Furman University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

Only 28% of students take on federal loans (74th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#117

Carolina, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Net Price
$3,397
99%
Completion
87.9%
96%
Loan Rate
17%
84%

Dewey University-Carolina scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 356 students with in-state tuition of $7,080.

Only 17% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#118

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Net Price
$13,341
68%
Completion
62.9%
73%
Loan Rate
22%
79%

University of Utah scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

Only 22% of students take on federal loans (79th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#119

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Net Price
$42,106
2%
Completion
88%
96%
Loan Rate
29%
73%

Rhode Island School of Design scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,540 students with in-state tuition of $58,690.

Only 29% of students take on federal loans (73rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#120

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Net Price
$28,199
14%
Completion
69.4%
83%
Loan Rate
21%
80%

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 983 students with in-state tuition of $44,550.

Only 21% of students take on federal loans (80th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#121

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Net Price
$14,643
63%
Completion
74.3%
88%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

Brigham Young University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

Only 12% of students take on federal loans (88th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#122

Gambier, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Net Price
$44,470
2%
Completion
80.3%
93%
Loan Rate
24%
77%

Kenyon College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,184 students with in-state tuition of $69,030.

Only 24% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#123

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Net Price
$44,668
1%
Completion
88.7%
97%
Loan Rate
28%
74%

Brandeis University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,302 students with in-state tuition of $64,348.

Only 28% of students take on federal loans (74th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#124

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Net Price
$12,421
72%
Completion
58%
66%
Loan Rate
23%
78%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Only 23% of students take on federal loans (78th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#125

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Net Price
$11,183
76%
Completion
64.3%
75%
Loan Rate
25%
77%

California State University-Sacramento scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75.

The college enrolls 31,172 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 25% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#126

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Net Price
$42,720
2%
Completion
88.9%
97%
Loan Rate
35%
68%

Harvey Mudd College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 949 students with in-state tuition of $65,954.

Only 35% of students take on federal loans (68th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#127

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Net Price
$16,282
56%
Completion
68.6%
82%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 47,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,312.

Only 27% of students take on federal loans (75th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#128

Saratoga Springs, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Net Price
$32,368
8%
Completion
91%
97%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

Skidmore College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,776 students with in-state tuition of $63,730.

Only 34% of students take on federal loans (69th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#129

Winston Salem, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Net Price
$11,163
76%
Completion
75.7%
89%
Loan Rate
47%
53%

University of North Carolina School of the Arts scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,497.

Only 47% of students take on federal loans (53rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#130

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Net Price
$4,599
97%
Completion
50.2%
53%
Loan Rate
7%
94%

CUNY City College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 15,012 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Only 7% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#131

Juana Diaz, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Net Price
$3,731
99%
Completion
84.7%
95%
Loan Rate
19%
82%

Dewey University-Juana D�az scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 248 students with in-state tuition of $7,080.

Only 19% of students take on federal loans (82nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#132

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Net Price
$38,571
3%
Completion
94.5%
99%
Loan Rate
37%
65%

Macalester College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $64,678.

Only 37% of students take on federal loans (65th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#133

Sarasota, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Net Price
$8,368
87%
Completion
67.8%
81%
Loan Rate
17%
84%

New College of Florida scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 732 students with in-state tuition of $5,227.

Only 17% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#134

Northridge, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Net Price
$8,222
87%
Completion
64.9%
76%
Loan Rate
23%
78%

California State University-Northridge scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 37,760 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 23% of students take on federal loans (78th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#135

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Net Price
$29,434
12%
Completion
93.8%
98%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Carleton College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,069 students with in-state tuition of $65,043.

Only 43% of students take on federal loans (59th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#136

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Net Price
$45,505
1%
Completion
82.3%
93%
Loan Rate
23%
78%

Scripps College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

Only 23% of students take on federal loans (78th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#137

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Net Price
$38,118
3%
Completion
71.1%
85%
Loan Rate
18%
83%

Yeshiva University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 75, ranking in the 94th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 6,826 students with in-state tuition of $46,000.

Only 18% of students take on federal loans (83rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#138

Richardson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Net Price
$13,464
68%
Completion
64.1%
75%
Loan Rate
35%
68%

The University of Texas at Dallas scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 81th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 30,885 students with in-state tuition of $14,564.

Only 35% of students take on federal loans (68th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#139

Bakersfield, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Net Price
$6,567
93%
Completion
54.7%
62%
Loan Rate
25%
77%

California State University-Bakersfield scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 9,787 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 25% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#140

Rexburg, ID

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Net Price
$8,212
87%
Completion
80%
92%
Loan Rate
15%
85%

Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 67 students.

Only 15% of students take on federal loans (85th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#141

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Net Price
$33,289
7%
Completion
90.7%
97%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

Lehigh University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 7,590 students with in-state tuition of $61,180.

Only 38% of students take on federal loans (64th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#142

Dubuque, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Net Price
$14,393
64%
Completion
78%
91%
Loan Rate
25%
77%

Emmaus Bible College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 197 students with in-state tuition of $20,000.

Only 25% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#143

Perrysburg, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Net Price
$12,382
72%
Completion
85.7%
95%
Loan Rate
44%
57%

Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 108 students.

Only 44% of students take on federal loans (57th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#144

Kahului, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Net Price
$7,296
90%
Completion
84%
95%
Loan Rate
10%
90%

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 64 students.

Only 10% of students take on federal loans (90th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#145

Danville, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Net Price
$23,780
26%
Completion
89.5%
97%
Loan Rate
45%
56%

Centre College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,356 students with in-state tuition of $50,250.

Only 45% of students take on federal loans (56th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#146

Irwin, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Net Price
$10,067
81%
Completion
53.3%
59%
Loan Rate
6%
94%

Rosedale Bible College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 86 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Only 6% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#147

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Net Price
$29,733
11%
Completion
89.2%
97%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Vassar College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

Only 43% of students take on federal loans (59th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#148

Queens, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Net Price
$5,339
96%
Completion
50.9%
55%
Loan Rate
9%
91%

CUNY Queens College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 16,481 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Only 9% of students take on federal loans (91st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#149

Hato Rey, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Net Price
$2,528
100%
Completion
73.9%
87%
Loan Rate
21%
80%

Dewey University-Hato Rey scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 387 students with in-state tuition of $6,480.

Only 21% of students take on federal loans (80th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#150

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Net Price
$30,590
10%
Completion
71.1%
85%
Loan Rate
28%
74%

Rhodes College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $54,082.

Only 28% of students take on federal loans (74th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

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