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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Dallas Baptist University
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Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#577 Best Value in America

  • 4,348enrollment
  • $27,607net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#578 Best Value in America

  • 2,623enrollment
  • $26,547net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#579 Best Value in America

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $27,329net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1140SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#580 Best Value in America

  • 2,577enrollment
  • $20,621net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#581 Best Value in America

  • 10,104enrollment
  • $15,000net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#582 Best Value in America

  • 10,274enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#583 Best Value in America

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $43,545net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 967-1362SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#584 Best Value in America

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Endicott College
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Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#585 Best Value in America

  • 4,006enrollment
  • $39,496net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Marymount Manhattan College
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New York, NY

Marymount Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#586 Best Value in America

  • 1,608enrollment
  • $39,442net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#587 Best Value in America

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

#588 Best Value in America

  • 10,566enrollment
  • $34,653net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#589 Best Value in America

  • 5,891enrollment
  • $51,432net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 20

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#590 Best Value in America

  • 17,275enrollment
  • $22,973net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Spelman College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#591 Best Value in America

  • 3,102enrollment
  • $37,085net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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The New School
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New York, NY

The New School

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#592 Best Value in America

  • 10,108enrollment
  • $55,480net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.59Estimated Avg GPA

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Otis College of Art and Design
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Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#593 Best Value in America

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $48,198net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Tuskegee University
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HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#594 Best Value in America

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $35,596net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 970-1215SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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