2026 Value Rankings - Page 21

Best Value Colleges

Rankings 1001-1050 of 4,614 best value colleges

4,614
Schools Ranked
3,067
Full Data Rankings
1,547
Partial Data Rankings
5
Value Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: net price, completion rates, loan burden, financial aid generosity, and retention.
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Top Value Colleges

Showing 1001-1050 of 4,614 ranked schools

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#1001

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$5,497
96%
Completion
32.6%
21%
Loan Rate
18%
83%

Nassau Community College has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 96th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 12,301 students with in-state tuition of $5,800 (excl. fees).

Only 18% of students take on federal loans (83rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1002

Lawrenceville, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$26,618
17%
Completion
61.6%
71%
Loan Rate
60%
34%

Rider University has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 91th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 4,003 students with in-state tuition of $37,700 (excl. fees).

Only 60% of students take on federal loans (34th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1003

Toledo, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$17,927
49%
Completion
48.9%
50%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

University of Toledo has a best-value ranking score of 58.

The college enrolls 14,358 students with in-state tuition of $9,753 (excl. fees).

Only 38% of students take on federal loans (64th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1004

Poway, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$29,299
12%
Completion
73%
86%
Loan Rate
44%
57%

Bellus Academy-Poway has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 324 students.

Only 44% of students take on federal loans (57th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1005

Peoria, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$24,703
23%
Completion
60.4%
70%
Loan Rate
64%
28%

Bradley University has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 92th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 4,777 students with in-state tuition of $39,248 (excl. fees).

Only 64% of students take on federal loans (28th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1006

Quincy, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$10,949
77%
Completion
28.7%
14%
Loan Rate
6%
94%

Feather River Community College District has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 2,055 students with in-state tuition of $1,380 (excl. fees).

Only 6% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1007

Richmond, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$9,484
83%
Completion
47.9%
48%
Loan Rate
35%
68%

Indiana University-East has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 83th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 3,203 students with in-state tuition of $7,492 (excl. fees).

Only 35% of students take on federal loans (68th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1008

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$37,403
4%
Completion
63.2%
74%
Loan Rate
58%
37%

Spelman College has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,417 students with in-state tuition of $26,915 (excl. fees).

Only 58% of students take on federal loans (37th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1009

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$8,493
86%
Completion
32.3%
21%
Loan Rate
15%
85%

Wake Technical Community College has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 86th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 24,609 students with in-state tuition of $2,076 (excl. fees).

Only 15% of students take on federal loans (85th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1010

Institute, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$10,878
78%
Completion
38.3%
31%
Loan Rate
16%
84%

West Virginia State University has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 84th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 3,246 students with in-state tuition of $8,924 (excl. fees).

Only 16% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1011

Ave Maria, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$23,515
26%
Completion
57.6%
66%
Loan Rate
50%
49%

Ave Maria University has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 85th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,423 students with in-state tuition of $26,930 (excl. fees).

Only 50% of students take on federal loans (49th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1012

Buzzards Bay, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$20,759
37%
Completion
85.9%
95%
Loan Rate
79%
9%

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,488 students with in-state tuition of $2,054 (excl. fees).

Only 79% of students take on federal loans (9th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1013

Latrobe, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$23,857
25%
Completion
67.7%
80%
Loan Rate
74%
14%

Saint Vincent College has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 94th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,440 students with in-state tuition of $39,978 (excl. fees).

Only 74% of students take on federal loans (14th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1014

Palos Heights, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.5 / 100
57.5
Net Price
$17,218
52%
Completion
53.6%
59%
Loan Rate
64%
28%

Trinity Christian College has a best-value ranking score of 58, ranking in the 93th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 854 students with in-state tuition of $19,800 (excl. fees).

Only 64% of students take on federal loans (28th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1015

Hilo, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$12,936
69%
Completion
45.5%
44%
Loan Rate
30%
72%

University of Hawaii at Hilo has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $7,344 (excl. fees).

Only 30% of students take on federal loans (72nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1016

Toledo, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$15,705
59%
Completion
60.1%
69%
Loan Rate
69%
20%

Mercy College of Ohio has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 1,096 students with in-state tuition of $16,200 (excl. fees).

Only 69% of students take on federal loans (20th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1017

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$11,040
77%
Completion
72.2%
85%
Loan Rate
52%
46%

Morgantown Beauty College Inc has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 68 students.

Only 52% of students take on federal loans (46th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1018

Addison, IL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$25,875
19%
Completion
70.1%
83%
Loan Rate
56%
40%

Chamberlain University-Illinois has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 32,944 students with in-state tuition of $19,341 (excl. fees).

Only 56% of students take on federal loans (40th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1019

Wendell, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$14,423
64%
Completion
35.5%
26%
Loan Rate
24%
77%

Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 64 students with in-state tuition of $10,350 (excl. fees).

Only 24% of students take on federal loans (77th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1020

Cape Girardeau, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$14,843
62%
Completion
41.3%
36%
Loan Rate
35%
68%

Southeast Missouri State University has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 9,501 students with in-state tuition of $8,151 (excl. fees).

Only 35% of students take on federal loans (68th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1021

Selinsgrove, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$27,258
16%
Completion
79.7%
92%
Loan Rate
68%
21%

Susquehanna University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 99th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,255 students with in-state tuition of $56,600 (excl. fees).

Only 68% of students take on federal loans (21st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1022

North Canton, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.4 / 100
57.4
Net Price
$21,009
36%
Completion
56.6%
64%
Loan Rate
53%
45%

Walsh University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 89th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,192 students with in-state tuition of $31,153 (excl. fees).

Only 53% of students take on federal loans (45th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1023

Dayton, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$17,105
52%
Completion
47.8%
48%
Loan Rate
32%
70%

Bryan College-Dayton has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 1,701 students with in-state tuition of $18,300 (excl. fees).

Only 32% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1024

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$4,989
97%
Completion
31.9%
20%
Loan Rate
47%
53%

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 97th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,513 students with in-state tuition of $5,550 (excl. fees).

Only 47% of students take on federal loans (53rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1025

Allendale, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$17,995
48%
Completion
54.1%
60%
Loan Rate
49%
51%

Grand Valley State University has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 22,011 students with in-state tuition of $14,978 (excl. fees).

Only 49% of students take on federal loans (51st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1026

Farmington, NM

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$6,288
93%
Completion
37.9%
30%
Loan Rate
5%
95%

San Juan College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 95th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 6,452 students with in-state tuition of $1,344 (excl. fees).

Only 5% of students take on federal loans (95th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1027

Durant, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$8,064
88%
Completion
33.5%
23%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 88th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 5,851 students with in-state tuition of $6,600 (excl. fees).

Only 34% of students take on federal loans (69th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1028

Washington, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$26,051
19%
Completion
73.3%
87%
Loan Rate
77%
11%

Washington & Jefferson College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,309 students with in-state tuition of $27,605 (excl. fees).

Only 77% of students take on federal loans (11th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1029

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$6,896
92%
Completion
27.5%
12%
Loan Rate
3%
97%

American River College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 97th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 30,462 students.

Only 3% of students take on federal loans (97th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1030

Morrow, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.3 / 100
57.3
Net Price
$9,397
83%
Completion
40.9%
36%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

Clayton State University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 83th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 6,163 students with in-state tuition of $4,064 (excl. fees).

Only 40% of students take on federal loans (62nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1031

Buies Creek, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$24,517
23%
Completion
45.7%
44%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

Campbell University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 96th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 4,963 students with in-state tuition of $37,750 (excl. fees).

Only 39% of students take on federal loans (63rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1032

Mequon, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$28,060
14%
Completion
53.3%
59%
Loan Rate
46%
55%

Concordia University-Wisconsin has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 88th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 5,253 students with in-state tuition of $33,750 (excl. fees).

Only 46% of students take on federal loans (55th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1033

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$26,028
19%
Completion
46.4%
46%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Corban University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 88th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,029 students with in-state tuition of $36,088 (excl. fees).

Only 43% of students take on federal loans (59th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1034

Erie, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$23,942
25%
Completion
55.7%
63%
Loan Rate
53%
45%

Gannon University has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 91th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 4,189 students with in-state tuition of $36,865 (excl. fees).

Only 53% of students take on federal loans (45th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1035

San Rafael, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$51,292
1%
Completion
61.4%
71%
Loan Rate
55%
42%

Dominican University of California has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 83th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,900 students with in-state tuition of $49,821 (excl. fees).

Only 55% of students take on federal loans (42nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1036

Williamsport, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$20,733
37%
Completion
60.8%
71%
Loan Rate
73%
15%

Lycoming College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 98th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,012 students with in-state tuition of $46,720 (excl. fees).

Only 73% of students take on federal loans (15th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1037

La Junta, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$12,602
71%
Completion
41.4%
37%
Loan Rate
18%
83%

Otero College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 83th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 959 students with in-state tuition of $3,941 (excl. fees).

Only 18% of students take on federal loans (83rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1038

Washington, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.2 / 100
57.2
Net Price
$4,819
97%
Completion
29%
15%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Warren County Community College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 944 students with in-state tuition of $5,220 (excl. fees).

Only 1% of students take on federal loans (100th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1039

San Sebastian, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$4,496
98%
Completion
37.3%
29%
Loan Rate
44%
57%

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,065 students with in-state tuition of $5,550 (excl. fees).

Only 44% of students take on federal loans (57th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1040

Fort Dodge, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$14,512
63%
Completion
90%
97%
Loan Rate
87%
3%

La James International College-Ft Dodge has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 22 students.

Only 87% of students take on federal loans (3rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1041

Clifton Forge, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$6,595
92%
Completion
43.9%
41%
Loan Rate
8%
92%

Mountain Gateway Community College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 92th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 989 students with in-state tuition of $4,758 (excl. fees).

Only 8% of students take on federal loans (92nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1042

Boaz, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$6,435
93%
Completion
32.2%
20%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

Snead State Community College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 2,917 students with in-state tuition of $3,810 (excl. fees).

Only 12% of students take on federal loans (88th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1043

Greeley, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$19,115
44%
Completion
52.1%
56%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

University of Northern Colorado has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 8,869 students with in-state tuition of $8,784 (excl. fees).

Only 40% of students take on federal loans (62nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1044

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$5,147
96%
Completion
31.5%
19%
Loan Rate
18%
83%

Forsyth Technical Community College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 96th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 9,099 students with in-state tuition of $1,824 (excl. fees).

Only 18% of students take on federal loans (83rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1045

Wilmington, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$12,165
72%
Completion
27.1%
11%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Los Angeles Harbor College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 9,463 students with in-state tuition of $1,196 (excl. fees).

Only 1% of students take on federal loans (100th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1046

Hammond, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$9,637
83%
Completion
45.7%
44%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

Purdue University Northwest has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 83th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 9,051 students with in-state tuition of $7,259 (excl. fees).

Only 27% of students take on federal loans (75th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1047

Utica, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$19,736
41%
Completion
75.5%
88%
Loan Rate
86%
4%

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 153 students with in-state tuition of $18,100 (excl. fees).

Only 86% of students take on federal loans (4th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1048

Orono, ME

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.1 / 100
57.1
Net Price
$18,237
47%
Completion
46.5%
46%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

University of Maine has a best-value ranking score of 57.

The college enrolls 12,029 students with in-state tuition of $12,000 (excl. fees).

Only 43% of students take on federal loans (59th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1049

Norwalk, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57 / 100
57
Net Price
$2,373
100%
Completion
32.7%
21%
Loan Rate
2%
98%

Cerritos College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 100th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 21,859 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

Only 2% of students take on federal loans (98th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1050

Chula Vista, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57 / 100
57
Net Price
$12,723
70%
Completion
29.8%
16%
Loan Rate
5%
95%

Southwestern College has a best-value ranking score of 57, ranking in the 95th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 20,986 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

Only 5% of students take on federal loans (95th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

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