The Best Value Colleges

Best Value Colleges in America for 2025

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 2025 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 2025 as the overall best value college in America is Harvard University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $17,900 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Virginia Main Campus. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

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#721 Best Value in America

  • 16,741enrollment
  • $14,184net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT 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

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#722 Best Value in America

  • 20,327enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#723 Best Value in America

  • 15,008enrollment
  • $10,852net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#724 Best Value in America

  • 1,463enrollment
  • $14,878net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#725 Best Value in America

  • 1,689enrollment
  • $9,672net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

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#726 Best Value in America

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $24,739net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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#727 Best Value in America

  • 9,841enrollment
  • $9,738net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#728 Best Value in America

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 916-1133SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

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#729 Best Value in America

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $25,539net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 853-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

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Thomas More University
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Crestview Hills, KY
 

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

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#730 Best Value in America

  • 1,947enrollment
  • $21,314net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Union College
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Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#731 Best Value in America

  • 1,129enrollment
  • $19,223net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 920-1105SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#732 Best Value in America

  • 16,759enrollment
  • $12,054net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#733 Best Value in America

  • 1,122enrollment
  • $18,551net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 976-1153SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#734 Best Value in America

  • 5,114enrollment
  • $19,092net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 860-1150SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

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#735 Best Value in America

  • 5,330enrollment
  • $8,081net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

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#736 Best Value in America

  • 9,736enrollment
  • $7,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#737 Best Value in America

  • 11,427enrollment
  • $12,593net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

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#738 Best Value in America

  • 6,060enrollment
  • $11,393net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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