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

Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#433 Best Value in America

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

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SUNY College at Brockport
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Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#434 Best Value in America

  • 6,424enrollment
  • $16,261net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Capital University
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Columbus, OH

Capital University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#435 Best Value in America

  • 2,617enrollment
  • $24,439net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 960-1186SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Mount Union
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Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#436 Best Value in America

  • 2,130enrollment
  • $23,259net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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Otterbein University
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Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#437 Best Value in America

  • 2,458enrollment
  • $22,661net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Marywood University
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Scranton, PA

Marywood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#438 Best Value in America

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $22,504net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Robert Morris University
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Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#439 Best Value in America

  • 3,431enrollment
  • $23,572net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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University of Scranton
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Scranton, PA

University of Scranton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#440 Best Value in America

  • 4,731enrollment
  • $35,526net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Abilene Christian University
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Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#441 Best Value in America

  • 5,079enrollment
  • $28,978net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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LeTourneau University
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Longview, TX

LeTourneau University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#442 Best Value in America

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $26,974net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1380SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at Tyler
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Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#443 Best Value in America

  • 9,322enrollment
  • $13,248net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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Texas Christian University
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Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#444 Best Value in America

  • 12,273enrollment
  • $44,190net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#445 Best Value in America

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#446 Best Value in America

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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The Evergreen State College
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Olympia, WA

The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#447 Best Value in America

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $16,318net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#448 Best Value in America

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1038-1243SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#449 Best Value in America

  • 1,099enrollment
  • $43,923net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Colorado School of Mines
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Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#450 Best Value in America

  • 7,403enrollment
  • $29,425net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1488SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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