2026 Value Rankings - Page 5

Best Value Colleges

Rankings 201-250 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 201-250 of 4,548 ranked schools

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#201

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Net Price
$31,806
8%
Completion
74.4%
88%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

Trinity College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,276 students with in-state tuition of $64,430.

Only 40% of students take on federal loans (62nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#202

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Net Price
$15,187
61%
Completion
63.7%
75%
Loan Rate
33%
70%

California State University-Chico scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 14,523 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 33% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#203

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Net Price
$32,264
8%
Completion
66.7%
79%
Loan Rate
29%
73%

Trinity University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,694 students with in-state tuition of $50,712.

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

#204

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Net Price
$10,488
79%
Completion
61.1%
71%
Loan Rate
29%
73%

University of Houston-Clear Lake scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 8,211 students with in-state tuition of $6,600.

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

#205

Eau Claire, WI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Net Price
$17,668
50%
Completion
81.8%
93%
Loan Rate
36%
66%

The Professional Hair Design Academy scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 75 students.

Only 36% of students take on federal loans (66th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#206

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Net Price
$27,716
15%
Completion
78.2%
91%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

Willamette University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,112 students with in-state tuition of $48,000.

Only 41% of students take on federal loans (61st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#207

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Net Price
$17,134
52%
Completion
64.7%
76%
Loan Rate
11%
89%

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 495 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Only 11% of students take on federal loans (89th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#208

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Net Price
$36,993
4%
Completion
78.9%
92%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

Reed College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,458 students with in-state tuition of $66,710.

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

#209

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Net Price
$17,704
50%
Completion
64%
75%
Loan Rate
29%
73%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 80th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

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

#210

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Net Price
$19,649
42%
Completion
73.8%
87%
Loan Rate
31%
71%

Fashion Institute of Technology scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,108 students with in-state tuition of $7,170.

Only 31% of students take on federal loans (71st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#211

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Net Price
$10,972
77%
Completion
63%
74%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 80th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,494 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

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

#212

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$14,712
63%
Completion
74%
87%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

Appalachian State University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 21,253 students with in-state tuition of $4,242.

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

#213

Mangilao, GU

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$5,873
95%
Completion
38.5%
31%
Loan Rate
6%
94%

Pacific Islands University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 55 students with in-state tuition of $6,553.

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

#214

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$18,144
48%
Completion
58%
66%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

University of Arizona scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 82th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 53,001 students with in-state tuition of $11,546.

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

#215

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$41,028
2%
Completion
66.1%
78%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

University of Miami scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 19,593 students with in-state tuition of $58,104.

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

#216

Inglewood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$14,659
63%
Completion
98.1%
100%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

ABCO Technology scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 121 students.

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

#217

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Net Price
$30,911
9%
Completion
68.1%
81%
Loan Rate
32%
70%

Saint Louis University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 17,202 students with in-state tuition of $52,260.

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

#218

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Net Price
$49,544
1%
Completion
66.8%
79%
Loan Rate
25%
77%

The New England Conservatory of Music scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 784 students with in-state tuition of $56,780.

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

#219

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Net Price
$13,738
67%
Completion
56.9%
65%
Loan Rate
32%
70%

University of Houston scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

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

#220

Kirksville, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Net Price
$12,798
70%
Completion
55.2%
63%
Loan Rate
28%
74%

Truman State University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 3,636 students with in-state tuition of $9,132.

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

#221

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Net Price
$45,792
1%
Completion
64.4%
75%
Loan Rate
22%
79%

Southern Methodist University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 11,842 students with in-state tuition of $57,212.

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

#222

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Net Price
$9,938
82%
Completion
87.5%
96%
Loan Rate
28%
74%

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 85 students.

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

#223

Fort Myers, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Net Price
$10,548
79%
Completion
58.7%
67%
Loan Rate
26%
75%

Florida Gulf Coast University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 16,167 students with in-state tuition of $4,191.

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

#224

Ankeny, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.7 / 100
70.7
Net Price
$18,288
47%
Completion
66.2%
78%
Loan Rate
26%
75%

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 586 students with in-state tuition of $18,740.

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

#225

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Net Price
$22,205
31%
Completion
75.8%
89%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

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

#226

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Net Price
$27,928
15%
Completion
75.6%
89%
Loan Rate
33%
70%

Miami University-Oxford scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Only 33% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#227

Spartanburg, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Net Price
$31,061
9%
Completion
73.1%
87%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

Wofford College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,873 students with in-state tuition of $51,750.

Only 41% of students take on federal loans (61st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#228

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Net Price
$15,663
59%
Completion
61.1%
71%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

Charter Oak State College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,766 students with in-state tuition of $7,896.

Only 40% of students take on federal loans (62nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#229

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Net Price
$4,076
98%
Completion
48.3%
49%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

CUNY Lehman College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 12,894 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#230

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Net Price
$36,001
5%
Completion
75.3%
88%
Loan Rate
37%
65%

Cleveland Institute of Music scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 350 students with in-state tuition of $40,000.

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

#231

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Net Price
$54,471
0%
Completion
79.4%
92%
Loan Rate
30%
72%

Loyola Marymount University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 10,256 students with in-state tuition of $57,602.

Only 30% of students take on federal loans (72nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#232

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Net Price
$39,383
3%
Completion
91.6%
98%
Loan Rate
48%
52%

Bryn Mawr College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $61,190.

Only 48% of students take on federal loans (52nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#233

Aguadilla, PR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Net Price
$8,317
87%
Completion
43.1%
40%
Loan Rate
6%
94%

University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 1,894 students with in-state tuition of $5,024.

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

#234

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Net Price
$35,199
5%
Completion
96%
99%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

North Bennet Street School scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 151 students.

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

#235

Malibu, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Net Price
$52,216
0%
Completion
83.2%
94%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

Pepperdine University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 95th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 9,545 students with in-state tuition of $65,990.

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

#236

Schenectady, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Net Price
$42,884
2%
Completion
86.9%
96%
Loan Rate
45%
56%

Union College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,082 students with in-state tuition of $66,105.

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

#237

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Net Price
$32,964
7%
Completion
64.4%
76%
Loan Rate
36%
66%

Carnegie Mellon University scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 15,596 students with in-state tuition of $62,260.

Only 36% of students take on federal loans (66th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#238

Lookout Mountain, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Net Price
$25,471
21%
Completion
71.8%
85%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

Covenant College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 928 students with in-state tuition of $39,270.

Only 41% of students take on federal loans (61st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#239

Stamford, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Net Price
$13,150
69%
Completion
60%
69%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

University of Connecticut-Stamford scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 81th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,240 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

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

#240

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Net Price
$17,716
50%
Completion
70.4%
84%
Loan Rate
48%
52%

University of Delaware scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

Only 48% of students take on federal loans (52nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#241

San Marcos, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Net Price
$10,500
79%
Completion
61%
71%
Loan Rate
30%
72%

California State University-San Marcos scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70.

The college enrolls 15,431 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Only 30% of students take on federal loans (72nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#242

Union, NJ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Net Price
$5,699
95%
Completion
86.6%
96%
Loan Rate
79%
9%

Healthcare Training Institute scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 103 students.

Only 79% of students take on federal loans (9th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#243

Melbourne, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Net Price
$4,523
98%
Completion
56.3%
64%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

Ozarka College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,013 students with in-state tuition of $2,790.

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

#244

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Net Price
$22,062
32%
Completion
67.7%
81%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

University of Vermont scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 84th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 14,320 students with in-state tuition of $16,280.

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

#245

Mahwah, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Net Price
$17,348
51%
Completion
64.4%
75%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

Ramapo College of New Jersey scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 80th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,521 students with in-state tuition of $15,978.

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

#246

Mayaguez, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Net Price
$8,354
87%
Completion
66.9%
79%
Loan Rate
24%
77%

Universidad Adventista de las Antillas scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 886 students with in-state tuition of $6,570.

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

#247

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Net Price
$22,324
31%
Completion
68.7%
82%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

University of Connecticut scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Only 41% of students take on federal loans (61st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#248

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Net Price
$25,001
22%
Completion
60.3%
70%
Loan Rate
33%
70%

Illinois Institute of Technology scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 8,563 students with in-state tuition of $49,607.

Only 33% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#249

Oberlin, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Net Price
$50,484
1%
Completion
69.5%
83%
Loan Rate
33%
70%

Oberlin College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 95th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,976 students with in-state tuition of $63,700.

Only 33% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#250

Mount Berry, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Net Price
$25,383
21%
Completion
72%
85%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

Berry College scores above average in the best-value ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,370 students with in-state tuition of $40,140.

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

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