The Best Value Southwestern Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Southwest for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the Southwest 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 Southwest is Rice University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $19,902 average net price. The highest value public state college is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Southwest Public Private 4 year

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McMurry University
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Abilene, TX

McMurry University

Private 4 Year

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#55 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 1,237enrollment
  • $18,757net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

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#56 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $11,361net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

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University of North Texas
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Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#57 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 44,767enrollment
  • $15,283net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

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Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

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#58 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $19,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#59 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#60 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#61 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 21,480enrollment
  • $13,632net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

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#62 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 1,193enrollment
  • $24,278net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

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#63 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#64 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#65 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 38,171enrollment
  • $14,120net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#66 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $13,755net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

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Texas A&M University Kingsville
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Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University Kingsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#67 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 6,092enrollment
  • $11,347net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#68 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 43,946enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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The University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

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#69 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 23,880enrollment
  • $9,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Texas Lutheran University
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Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

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#70 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $21,442net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Odessa, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#71 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 5,848enrollment
  • $10,370net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#72 Best Value in the Southwest

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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