The Best Value Southeastern Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Southeast for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the Southeast 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 Southeast is Duke University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $23,694 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.
Southeast Public Private 4 year

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Eastern Kentucky University
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Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#163 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 14,324enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 940-1185SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#164 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,548enrollment
  • $15,152net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#165 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#166 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#167 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#168 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 15,801enrollment
  • $7,259net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

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#169 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,532enrollment
  • $26,539net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 858-1105SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

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Thomas More University
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Crestview Hills, KY
 

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

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#170 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,958enrollment
  • $21,962net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1005-1256SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#171 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

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#172 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#173 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

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#174 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

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#175 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 8,721enrollment
  • $7,587net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

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#176 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#177 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

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#178 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#179 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#180 Best Value in the Southeast

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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