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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Southern Utah University
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Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#991 Best Value in America

  • 14,330enrollment
  • $12,681net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Castleton State College
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Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#992 Best Value in America

  • 2,363enrollment
  • $16,791net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#993 Best Value in America

  • 1,363enrollment
  • $23,781net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 850-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#994 Best Value in America

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Regent University
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Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#995 Best Value in America

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $17,341net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#996 Best Value in America

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#997 Best Value in America

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#998 Best Value in America

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#999 Best Value in America

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1000 Best Value in America

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1001 Best Value in America

  • 23,107enrollment
  • $16,098net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1002 Best Value in America

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1003 Best Value in America

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1004 Best Value in America

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1005 Best Value in America

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1006 Best Value in America

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $23,046net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1365SAT range
  • 27-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1007 Best Value in America

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $15,864net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1008 Best Value in America

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

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