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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1,040 results nationwide

Montclair State University
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Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#811 Best Value in America

  • 21,784enrollment
  • $13,742net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
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Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#812 Best Value in America

  • 5,106enrollment
  • $8,702net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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University of New Mexico Main Campus
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Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#813 Best Value in America

  • 21,953enrollment
  • $10,633net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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New Mexico State University Main Campus
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Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#814 Best Value in America

  • 14,268enrollment
  • $10,407net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Concordia College New York
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Bronxville, NY

Concordia College New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#815 Best Value in America

  • 1,129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

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CUNY Lehman College
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Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#816 Best Value in America

  • 13,015enrollment
  • $4,974net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 960-1080SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

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CUNY York College
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Jamaica, NY

CUNY York College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#817 Best Value in America

  • 6,446enrollment
  • $6,670net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 870-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.15Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

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#818 Best Value in America

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $23,747net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 953-1178SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

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Keuka College
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Keuka Park, NY
 

Keuka College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#819 Best Value in America

  • 1,250enrollment
  • $28,397net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1133SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#820 Best Value in America

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $14,992net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

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#821 Best Value in America

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

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#822 Best Value in America

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

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Nyack College
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Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#823 Best Value in America

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Roberts Wesleyan College
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Rochester, NY
 

Roberts Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#824 Best Value in America

  • 1,573enrollment
  • $23,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

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SUNY College of Technology at Canton
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Canton, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#825 Best Value in America

  • 2,836enrollment
  • $14,049net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
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Cobleskill, NY

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#826 Best Value in America

  • 1,783enrollment
  • $17,602net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Farmingdale State College
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Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#827 Best Value in America

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $8,111net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1178SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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SUNY Morrisville
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Morrisville, NY
 

SUNY Morrisville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#828 Best Value in America

  • 1,803enrollment
  • $16,070net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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