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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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

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#775 Best Value in America

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#776 Best Value in America

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#777 Best Value in America

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#778 Best Value in America

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

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#779 Best Value in America

  • 3,627enrollment
  • $19,794net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#780 Best Value in America

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#781 Best Value in America

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1073-1210SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

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#782 Best Value in America

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

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#783 Best Value in America

  • 1,879enrollment
  • $11,598net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#784 Best Value in America

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Avila University
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Kansas City, MO
 

Avila University

Private 4 Year

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#785 Best Value in America

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $17,210net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 933-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#786 Best Value in America

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

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#787 Best Value in America

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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Lindenwood University
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Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

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#788 Best Value in America

  • 7,000enrollment
  • $18,016net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#789 Best Value in America

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $25,590net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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#790 Best Value in America

  • 4,144enrollment
  • $10,061net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 960-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#791 Best Value in America

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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#792 Best Value in America

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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