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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Trine University
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Angola, IN
 

Trine University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#703 Best Value in America

  • 4,088enrollment
  • $24,276net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#704 Best Value in America

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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University of Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#705 Best Value in America

  • 1,776enrollment
  • $22,879net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 828-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Graceland University Lamoni
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Lamoni, IA
 

Graceland University Lamoni

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#706 Best Value in America

  • 1,237enrollment
  • $16,627net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#707 Best Value in America

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#708 Best Value in America

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $25,198net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#709 Best Value in America

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#710 Best Value in America

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#711 Best Value in America

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#712 Best Value in America

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $23,957net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#713 Best Value in America

  • 2,362enrollment
  • $30,067net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#714 Best Value in America

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Friends University
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Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#715 Best Value in America

  • 1,724enrollment
  • $23,720net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 950-1181SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#716 Best Value in America

  • 1,267enrollment
  • $21,887net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1066SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#717 Best Value in America

  • 16,216enrollment
  • $13,553net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 953-1260SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#718 Best Value in America

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#719 Best Value in America

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#720 Best Value in America

  • 1,548enrollment
  • $15,152net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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