2026 Value Rankings - Page 25

Best Value Colleges

Rankings 1201-1250 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 1201-1250 of 4,614 ranked schools

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#1201

Muscle Shoals, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$3,931
98%
Completion
35.8%
27%
Loan Rate
24%
77%

Northwest Shoals Community College has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 98th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 4,665 students with in-state tuition of $3,810 (excl. fees).

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

#1202

Ironton, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$4,682
97%
Completion
38.2%
31%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

Ohio University-Southern Campus has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 97th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,716 students with in-state tuition of $6,178 (excl. fees).

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

#1203

Olympia, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$18,480
46%
Completion
50.9%
54%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

The Evergreen State College has a best-value ranking score of 56.

The college enrolls 2,490 students with in-state tuition of $7,845 (excl. fees).

Only 41% of students take on federal loans (61st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1204

Cranford, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$7,469
90%
Completion
30.9%
18%
Loan Rate
7%
94%

UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 8,330 students with in-state tuition of $9,500 (excl. fees).

Only 7% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1205

Cranford, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$7,469
90%
Completion
30.9%
18%
Loan Rate
7%
94%

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 8,330 students with in-state tuition of $9,500 (excl. fees).

Only 7% of students take on federal loans (94th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1206

Wichita, KS

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$9,355
83%
Completion
70%
83%
Loan Rate
90%
2%

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 58 students.

Only 90% of students take on federal loans (2nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1207

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$26,733
17%
Completion
52.8%
58%
Loan Rate
54%
44%

Maryville University of Saint Louis has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 84th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 9,261 students with in-state tuition of $24,766 (excl. fees).

Only 54% of students take on federal loans (44th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1208

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$18,233
47%
Completion
46.5%
46%
Loan Rate
34%
69%

Metropolitan State University has a best-value ranking score of 56.

The college enrolls 6,660 students with in-state tuition of $8,571 (excl. fees).

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

#1209

Conway, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$14,453
64%
Completion
50.3%
53%
Loan Rate
57%
39%

Coastal Carolina University has a best-value ranking score of 56.

The college enrolls 11,348 students with in-state tuition of $11,460 (excl. fees).

Only 57% of students take on federal loans (39th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1210

Cloquet, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$10,601
79%
Completion
33.9%
23%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 87th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 1,789 students with in-state tuition of $5,418 (excl. fees).

Only 13% of students take on federal loans (87th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1211

Johnston, IA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$16,426
55%
Completion
88%
96%
Loan Rate
67%
23%

La James International College-Johnston has a best-value ranking score of 56, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 141 students.

Only 67% of students take on federal loans (23rd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1212

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.5 / 100
55.5
Net Price
$20,183
39%
Completion
51.5%
56%
Loan Rate
48%
52%

Western Michigan University has a best-value ranking score of 56.

The college enrolls 16,744 students with in-state tuition of $15,198 (excl. fees).

Only 48% of students take on federal loans (52nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1213

Harrisonburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$26,317
18%
Completion
66.9%
79%
Loan Rate
30%
72%

James Madison University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,740 students with in-state tuition of $7,914 (excl. fees).

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

#1214

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$15,887
58%
Completion
41.9%
37%
Loan Rate
54%
44%

Mount St. Joseph University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 91th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,265 students with in-state tuition of $35,450 (excl. fees).

Only 54% of students take on federal loans (44th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1215

Ripon, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$22,557
30%
Completion
67.2%
79%
Loan Rate
74%
14%

Ripon College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 709 students with in-state tuition of $50,400 (excl. fees).

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

#1216

Pleasant Hill, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$8,761
86%
Completion
35.2%
26%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Diablo Valley College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 17,228 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

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

#1217

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$23,813
25%
Completion
76.1%
89%
Loan Rate
46%
55%

Lamson Institute has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 498 students.

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

#1218

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$24,190
24%
Completion
69.5%
82%
Loan Rate
80%
8%

North Central College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 94th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 3,003 students with in-state tuition of $44,114 (excl. fees).

Only 80% of students take on federal loans (8th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1219

Central, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$20,336
39%
Completion
52.6%
58%
Loan Rate
46%
55%

Southern Wesleyan University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 84th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 980 students with in-state tuition of $26,520 (excl. fees).

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

#1220

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$29,641
11%
Completion
59.2%
68%
Loan Rate
55%
42%

Temple University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 29,640 students with in-state tuition of $21,023 (excl. fees).

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

#1221

Sheldon, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$13,084
69%
Completion
54.3%
60%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

Northwest Iowa Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 87th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 1,907 students with in-state tuition of $6,000 (excl. fees).

Only 13% of students take on federal loans (87th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1222

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.4 / 100
55.4
Net Price
$8,538
86%
Completion
21.1%
4%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Los Angeles Southwest College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 5,371 students with in-state tuition of $1,196 (excl. fees).

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

#1223

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$27,708
15%
Completion
41%
36%
Loan Rate
39%
63%

Kuyper College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 161 students with in-state tuition of $26,390 (excl. fees).

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

#1224

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$11,761
74%
Completion
26.9%
11%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 12,519 students with in-state tuition of $1,196 (excl. fees).

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

#1225

Bemidji, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$16,349
56%
Completion
48.9%
50%
Loan Rate
45%
56%

Bemidji State University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 4,072 students with in-state tuition of $8,994 (excl. fees).

Only 45% of students take on federal loans (56th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1226

Statesboro, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$16,957
53%
Completion
44.4%
42%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

Georgia Southern University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 27,423 students with in-state tuition of $4,371 (excl. fees).

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

#1227

University Park, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$10,833
78%
Completion
44.4%
42%
Loan Rate
40%
62%

Governors State University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 4,397 students with in-state tuition of $7,872 (excl. fees).

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

#1228

Mission Viejo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$6,387
93%
Completion
33.7%
23%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Saddleback College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 20,764 students with in-state tuition of $1,380 (excl. fees).

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

#1229

Doral, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$21,931
32%
Completion
67.9%
80%
Loan Rate
3%
97%

San Ignacio University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 97th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 319 students with in-state tuition of $10,200 (excl. fees).

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

#1230

Scott Depot, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$16,943
53%
Completion
18.5%
2%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

Strayer University-West Virginia has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 252 students with in-state tuition of $13,725 (excl. fees).

Only 13% of students take on federal loans (87th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1231

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$3,771
99%
Completion
28.3%
14%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 7,798 students with in-state tuition of $11,520 (excl. fees).

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

#1232

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$13,163
69%
Completion
82.1%
93%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 85 students.

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

#1233

Livonia, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$18,583
46%
Completion
51.3%
55%
Loan Rate
54%
44%

Madonna University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 85th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,124 students with in-state tuition of $27,360 (excl. fees).

Only 54% of students take on federal loans (44th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1234

Austin, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Net Price
$8,715
86%
Completion
40.4%
35%
Loan Rate
17%
84%

Riverland Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 86th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 3,959 students with in-state tuition of $5,585 (excl. fees).

Only 17% of students take on federal loans (84th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1235

Pittsburg, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$8,413
86%
Completion
31.8%
19%
Loan Rate
1%
100%

Los Medanos College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 8,455 students with in-state tuition of $1,288 (excl. fees).

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

#1236

Steubenville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$6,393
93%
Completion
75%
88%
Loan Rate
77%
11%

Trinity Health System School of Nursing has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 26 students with in-state tuition of $9,840 (excl. fees).

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

#1237

Ellensburg, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$15,558
59%
Completion
44.5%
42%
Loan Rate
36%
66%

Central Washington University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 10,811 students with in-state tuition of $7,021 (excl. fees).

Only 36% of students take on federal loans (66th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1238

Mayaguez, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$8,132
87%
Completion
28.1%
13%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 87th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 679 students with in-state tuition of $5,520 (excl. fees).

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

#1239

New Rochelle, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$28,557
13%
Completion
43.9%
41%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Iona University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 93th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 3,958 students with in-state tuition of $43,680 (excl. fees).

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

#1240

Lynchburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$5,653
95%
Completion
28.5%
14%
Loan Rate
3%
97%

Central Virginia Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 97th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 3,481 students with in-state tuition of $4,758 (excl. fees).

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

#1241

Texarkana, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.2 / 100
55.2
Net Price
$7,071
91%
Completion
42%
38%
Loan Rate
9%
91%

Texarkana College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 91th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 4,290 students with in-state tuition of $1,704 (excl. fees).

Only 9% of students take on federal loans (91st percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1242

Duluth, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$19,542
42%
Completion
52.3%
57%
Loan Rate
46%
55%

University of Minnesota-Duluth has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 9,253 students with in-state tuition of $12,766 (excl. fees).

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

#1243

Austin, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$28,351
13%
Completion
47.2%
47%
Loan Rate
48%
52%

Saint Edward's University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 97th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 3,033 students with in-state tuition of $50,484 (excl. fees).

Only 48% of students take on federal loans (52nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1244

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$24,432
24%
Completion
49.9%
52%
Loan Rate
52%
46%

Bellarmine University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 96th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,886 students with in-state tuition of $45,190 (excl. fees).

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

#1245

Garden Grove, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$21,000
36%
Completion
82.6%
93%
Loan Rate
58%
37%

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 214 students.

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

#1246

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$27,031
16%
Completion
68.8%
82%
Loan Rate
74%
14%

Minneapolis College of Art and Design has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 91th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 831 students with in-state tuition of $43,374 (excl. fees).

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

#1247

Wadley, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$7,718
89%
Completion
32.1%
20%
Loan Rate
23%
78%

Southern Union State Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 89th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 5,063 students with in-state tuition of $3,810 (excl. fees).

Only 23% of students take on federal loans (78th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1248

Danville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$7,221
91%
Completion
28.5%
14%
Loan Rate
4%
96%

Danville Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 96th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 2,465 students with in-state tuition of $4,758 (excl. fees).

Only 4% of students take on federal loans (96th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1249

Wyncote, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
55.1 / 100
55.1
Net Price
$19,372
43%
Completion
79.3%
92%
Loan Rate
35%
68%

PITC Institute has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 282 students.

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

#1250

Bloomington, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
55 / 100
55
Net Price
$19,840
41%
Completion
61.1%
71%
Loan Rate
46%
55%

Bethany Global University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 100 students with in-state tuition of $18,750 (excl. fees).

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

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