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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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

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#613 Best Value in America

  • 2,519enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#614 Best Value in America

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

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California Baptist University
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Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#615 Best Value in America

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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#616 Best Value in America

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

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#617 Best Value in America

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#618 Best Value in America

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#619 Best Value in America

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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#620 Best Value in America

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#621 Best Value in America

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

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#622 Best Value in America

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Humboldt State University
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Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

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#623 Best Value in America

  • 6,025enrollment
  • $14,325net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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#624 Best Value in America

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Hope International University
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Fullerton, CA

Hope International University

Private 4 Year

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#625 Best Value in America

  • 1,116enrollment
  • $26,146net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#626 Best Value in America

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#627 Best Value in America

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Vanguard University of Southern California
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Costa Mesa, CA
 

Vanguard University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#628 Best Value in America

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $24,279net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Adams State College
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Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#629 Best Value in America

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#630 Best Value in America

  • 11,431enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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