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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Framingham State University
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Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#559 Best Value in America

  • 4,111enrollment
  • $17,715net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Gordon College
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Wenham, MA

Gordon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#560 Best Value in America

  • 1,628enrollment
  • $24,483net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1086-1313SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Elon University
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Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#561 Best Value in America

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $41,527net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

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Central Connecticut State University
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New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#562 Best Value in America

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Eckerd College
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Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#563 Best Value in America

  • 1,993enrollment
  • $40,119net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#564 Best Value in America

  • 10,301enrollment
  • $38,983net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

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Westfield State University
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Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#565 Best Value in America

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#566 Best Value in America

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#567 Best Value in America

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
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Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#568 Best Value in America

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Immaculata University
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Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#569 Best Value in America

  • 2,361enrollment
  • $29,188net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#570 Best Value in America

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#571 Best Value in America

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Curry College
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Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#572 Best Value in America

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#573 Best Value in America

  • 16,681enrollment
  • $17,250net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Pratt Institute Main
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Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#574 Best Value in America

  • 5,494enrollment
  • $47,326net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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Penn State Erie Behrend College
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Erie, PA

Penn State Erie Behrend College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#575 Best Value in America

  • 3,295enrollment
  • $21,968net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.49Estimated Avg GPA

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#576 Best Value in America

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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