The Best Value Midwestern Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Midwest for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the Midwest 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 the Midwest is Northwestern University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $22,095 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Michigan. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Midwest Public Private 4 year

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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#181 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#182 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $23,683net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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#183 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#184 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,821enrollment
  • $24,870net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#185 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $18,605net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#186 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 14,557enrollment
  • $15,605net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#187 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $26,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#188 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 14,018enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#189 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 10,072enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 910-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#190 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Lake Superior State University
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Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

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#191 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $14,336net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#192 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Michigan Flint
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Flint, MI

University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

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#193 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 5,985enrollment
  • $10,840net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 930-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#194 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 16,108enrollment
  • $15,161net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#195 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#196 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 17,000enrollment
  • $20,030net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#197 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#198 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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