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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University of Wisconsin Stout
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Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin Stout

Public 4 Year

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#1027 Best Value in America

  • 7,234enrollment
  • $15,510net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

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#1028 Best Value in America

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

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#1029 Best Value in America

  • 22,676enrollment
  • $16,551net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1030 Best Value in America

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin River Falls
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River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin River Falls

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1031 Best Value in America

  • 5,188enrollment
  • $13,427net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

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#1032 Best Value in America

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

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#1033 Best Value in America

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Monterey Bay
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Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

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#1034 Best Value in America

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Private 4 Year

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#1035 Best Value in America

  • 11,574enrollment
  • $17,002net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 25-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Florida Gulf Coast University
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Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1036 Best Value in America

  • 15,969enrollment
  • $10,834net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

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#1037 Best Value in America

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of California Merced
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Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1038 Best Value in America

  • 9,103enrollment
  • $13,549net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#1039 Best Value in America

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1122SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ave Maria University
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Ave Maria, FL

Ave Maria University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1040 Best Value in America

  • 1,310enrollment
  • $21,078net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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