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.
Public Private 4 year

1,040 results nationwide

Chatham University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#325 Best Value in America

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $28,322net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

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Drexel University
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Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#326 Best Value in America

  • 22,344enrollment
  • $39,267net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Pittsburgh Bradford
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Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#327 Best Value in America

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $16,505net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1196SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#328 Best Value in America

  • 2,620enrollment
  • $39,800net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1525SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Lipscomb University
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Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#329 Best Value in America

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#330 Best Value in America

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Saint Edward's University
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Austin, TX

Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#331 Best Value in America

  • 3,470enrollment
  • $27,193net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

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Southern Methodist University
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Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#332 Best Value in America

  • 12,053enrollment
  • $45,094net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#333 Best Value in America

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Northwest University
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Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#334 Best Value in America

  • 1,014enrollment
  • $23,722net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#335 Best Value in America

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#336 Best Value in America

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Occidental College
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Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#337 Best Value in America

  • 1,942enrollment
  • $44,853net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

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Rollins College
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Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#338 Best Value in America

  • 3,029enrollment
  • $35,317net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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The College of Idaho
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Caldwell, ID

The College of Idaho

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#339 Best Value in America

  • 1,082enrollment
  • $24,075net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#340 Best Value in America

  • 19,777enrollment
  • $12,615net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Southwestern College
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Winfield, KS
 

Southwestern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#341 Best Value in America

  • 1,174enrollment
  • $27,003net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1220SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

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Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#342 Best Value in America

  • 37,348enrollment
  • $21,296net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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