The Best Value Colleges

Best Value Colleges in America for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the United States based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in America is Harvard University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $19,491 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Florida. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Wagner College
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Staten Island, NY

Wagner College

Private 4 Year

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#289 Best Value in America

  • 1,949enrollment
  • $29,710net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#290 Best Value in America

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Meredith College
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Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Private 4 Year

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#291 Best Value in America

  • 1,587enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#292 Best Value in America

  • 11,674enrollment
  • $30,590net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1158-1363SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

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#293 Best Value in America

  • 2,309enrollment
  • $20,032net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Juniata College
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Huntingdon, PA

Juniata College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#294 Best Value in America

  • 1,212enrollment
  • $29,926net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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Saint Joseph's University
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Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#295 Best Value in America

  • 7,861enrollment
  • $33,777net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Westminster College
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New Wilmington, PA

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

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#296 Best Value in America

  • 1,211enrollment
  • $22,645net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1258SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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University of St Thomas
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Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

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#297 Best Value in America

  • 3,588enrollment
  • $19,207net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#298 Best Value in America

  • 27,943enrollment
  • $14,577net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

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Seattle Pacific University
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Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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#299 Best Value in America

  • 3,118enrollment
  • $26,549net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1350SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 11

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#300 Best Value in America

  • 1,493enrollment
  • $39,935net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1293-1473SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo, CA

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#301 Best Value in America

  • 22,000enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Idaho
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Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#302 Best Value in America

  • 11,507enrollment
  • $14,954net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#303 Best Value in America

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#304 Best Value in America

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Maine
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Orono, ME

University of Maine

Public 4 Year

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#305 Best Value in America

  • 12,231enrollment
  • $17,617net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Towson University
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Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#306 Best Value in America

  • 19,793enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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