The Best Value Midwestern Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Midwest for 2025

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 2025 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 2025 as the overall best value college in the Midwest is Northwestern University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $23,341 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

254 results

Upper Iowa University
Connect Me
U
Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#181 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 3,102enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
William Penn University
Connect Me
W
Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#182 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,536enrollment
  • $22,361net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Adrian College
Connect Me
A
Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#183 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Aquinas College
Connect Me
A
Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#184 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,295enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 990-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Baker College of Flint
Connect Me
B
Flint, MI
 

Baker College of Flint

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#185 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 3,898enrollment
  • $14,743net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

Compare Calculate my chances 
Central Michigan University
Connect Me
C
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#186 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Cleary University
Connect Me
C
Howell, MI
 

Cleary University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#187 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,040enrollment
  • $24,965net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 18-19ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Compare Calculate my chances 
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Connect Me
C
Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#188 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,351enrollment
  • $28,020net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Eastern Michigan University
Connect Me
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#189 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 13,324enrollment
  • $17,388net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Ferris State University
Connect Me
F
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#190 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 9,918enrollment
  • $13,154net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Cornerstone University
Connect Me
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#191 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,735enrollment
  • $23,147net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lake Superior State University
Connect Me
L
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#192 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,669enrollment
  • $14,345net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Madonna University
Connect Me
M
Livonia, MI

Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#193 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 2,054enrollment
  • $18,583net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Rochester College
Connect Me
R
Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#194 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 1,173enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Michigan Flint
Connect Me
M
Flint, MI

University of Michigan Flint

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#195 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 6,130enrollment
  • $12,344net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 17-29ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

Compare Calculate my chances 
Northwood University Michigan
Connect Me
N
Midland, MI

Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#196 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 2,360enrollment
  • $26,429net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Oakland University
Connect Me
O
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#197 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 15,922enrollment
  • $15,734net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 995-1185SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Saginaw Valley State University
Connect Me
S
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#198 Best Value in the Midwest

  • 6,889enrollment
  • $15,144net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances