2026 Value Rankings - Page 27

Best Value Colleges

Rankings 1301-1350 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 1301-1350 of 4,614 ranked schools

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#1301

Hempstead, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.7 / 100
54.7
Net Price
$35,687
5%
Completion
45.3%
44%
Loan Rate
47%
53%

Hofstra University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 95th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 10,685 students with in-state tuition of $54,335 (excl. fees).

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

#1302

Jamestown, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.7 / 100
54.7
Net Price
$9,919
82%
Completion
36.2%
28%
Loan Rate
13%
87%

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

The college enrolls 4,054 students with in-state tuition of $5,440 (excl. fees).

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

#1303

Cleveland, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$20,222
39%
Completion
40%
34%
Loan Rate
45%
56%

Lee University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 81th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 3,714 students with in-state tuition of $21,960 (excl. fees).

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

#1304

Grand Junction, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$15,076
61%
Completion
38.3%
31%
Loan Rate
33%
70%

Colorado Mesa University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 9,785 students with in-state tuition of $8,592 (excl. fees).

Only 33% of students take on federal loans (70th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1305

Beaumont, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$10,999
77%
Completion
43.3%
40%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

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

The college enrolls 17,772 students with in-state tuition of $6,228 (excl. fees).

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

#1306

Greenwood, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$14,657
63%
Completion
49.3%
51%
Loan Rate
53%
45%

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

The college enrolls 4,378 students with in-state tuition of $10,700 (excl. fees).

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

#1307

Petoskey, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$10,545
79%
Completion
32.3%
21%
Loan Rate
9%
91%

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

The college enrolls 1,613 students with in-state tuition of $7,200 (excl. fees).

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

#1308

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.6 / 100
54.6
Net Price
$55,485
0%
Completion
45.4%
44%
Loan Rate
37%
65%

School of the Art Institute of Chicago has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 84th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 3,394 students with in-state tuition of $51,624 (excl. fees).

Only 37% of students take on federal loans (65th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1309

Levittown, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$23,982
25%
Completion
85.3%
95%
Loan Rate
73%
15%

Hunter Business School has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,261 students.

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

#1310

Orange, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$1,265
100%
Completion
32.1%
20%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

Lamar State College-Orange has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 100th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 3,629 students with in-state tuition of $1,920 (excl. fees).

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

#1311

Butte, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$15,866
58%
Completion
55%
62%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

Montana Technological University has a best-value ranking score of 55.

The college enrolls 1,702 students with in-state tuition of $6,113 (excl. fees).

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

#1312

Scottville, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$3,164
99%
Completion
28.4%
14%
Loan Rate
5%
95%

West Shore Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 99th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,120 students with in-state tuition of $5,550 (excl. fees).

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

#1313

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$22,194
31%
Completion
48.3%
49%
Loan Rate
53%
45%

Drury University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 89th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,615 students with in-state tuition of $33,900 (excl. fees).

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

#1314

Norfolk, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$8,508
86%
Completion
41%
36%
Loan Rate
14%
86%

Northeast Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 86th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 5,720 students with in-state tuition of $3,240 (excl. fees).

Only 14% of students take on federal loans (86th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1315

Beverly, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$39,988
3%
Completion
63.9%
75%
Loan Rate
65%
26%

Endicott College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 83th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 4,394 students with in-state tuition of $38,312 (excl. fees).

Only 65% of students take on federal loans (26th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1316

Denison, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$6,394
93%
Completion
33.8%
23%
Loan Rate
10%
90%

Grayson College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 4,324 students with in-state tuition of $2,820 (excl. fees).

Only 10% of students take on federal loans (90th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1317

Frederick, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$23,462
26%
Completion
53.6%
59%
Loan Rate
64%
28%

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

The college enrolls 2,101 students with in-state tuition of $45,120 (excl. fees).

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

#1318

Haverhill, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$5,573
95%
Completion
25.2%
8%
Loan Rate
8%
92%

Northern Essex Community College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 95th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 4,721 students with in-state tuition of $600 (excl. fees).

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

#1319

El Reno, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$8,040
88%
Completion
29.3%
15%
Loan Rate
9%
91%

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

The college enrolls 2,184 students with in-state tuition of $4,645 (excl. fees).

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

#1320

Pablo, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$9,551
83%
Completion
35.5%
26%
Loan Rate
19%
82%

Salish Kootenai College has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 83th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 671 students with in-state tuition of $5,076 (excl. fees).

Only 19% of students take on federal loans (82nd percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1321

Biddeford, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$38,675
3%
Completion
61.2%
71%
Loan Rate
53%
45%

University of New England has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 86th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 6,573 students with in-state tuition of $41,050 (excl. fees).

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

#1322

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$9,729
82%
Completion
37.6%
30%
Loan Rate
18%
83%

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 83th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 4,101 students with in-state tuition of $4,848 (excl. fees).

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

#1323

Rocklin, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.5 / 100
54.5
Net Price
$28,171
14%
Completion
56%
63%
Loan Rate
47%
53%

William Jessup University has a best-value ranking score of 55, ranking in the 89th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,865 students with in-state tuition of $36,000 (excl. fees).

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

#1324

Monmouth, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$19,088
44%
Completion
64.1%
75%
Loan Rate
72%
16%

Monmouth College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 96th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 713 students with in-state tuition of $43,320 (excl. fees).

Only 72% of students take on federal loans (16th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1325

Painesville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$22,322
31%
Completion
62%
72%
Loan Rate
58%
37%

Lake Erie College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 90th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,108 students with in-state tuition of $34,596 (excl. fees).

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

#1326

Ranchos de Taos, NM

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$8,587
86%
Completion
30.8%
17%
Loan Rate
2%
98%

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 98th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 896 students with in-state tuition of $1,872 (excl. fees).

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

#1327

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$12,948
69%
Completion
53.4%
59%
Loan Rate
62%
30%

Winston-Salem State University has a best-value ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 4,782 students with in-state tuition of $3,401 (excl. fees).

Only 62% of students take on federal loans (30th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1328

Benton Harbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$10,460
79%
Completion
22.5%
5%
Loan Rate
17%
84%

Lake Michigan College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 84th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 2,937 students with in-state tuition of $7,500 (excl. fees).

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

#1329

Erie, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$18,218
47%
Completion
71.7%
85%
Loan Rate
68%
21%

Erie Institute of Technology Inc has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 221 students with in-state tuition of $15,768 (excl. fees).

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

#1330

Hutchinson, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$6,456
93%
Completion
34.1%
24%
Loan Rate
11%
89%

Hutchinson Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 93th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 5,119 students with in-state tuition of $2,910 (excl. fees).

Only 11% of students take on federal loans (89th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1331

Alfred, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.4 / 100
54.4
Net Price
$14,877
62%
Completion
52.5%
57%
Loan Rate
59%
35%

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred has a best-value ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 3,781 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Only 59% of students take on federal loans (35th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1332

Willmar, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$10,484
79%
Completion
43.9%
41%
Loan Rate
27%
75%

Ridgewater College has a best-value ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 3,148 students with in-state tuition of $5,473 (excl. fees).

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

#1333

Springfield, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$29,198
12%
Completion
64.8%
76%
Loan Rate
72%
16%

Springfield College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 92th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 2,599 students with in-state tuition of $42,566 (excl. fees).

Only 72% of students take on federal loans (16th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1334

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$12,861
70%
Completion
86.1%
96%
Loan Rate
79%
9%

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 208 students.

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

#1335

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$14,817
62%
Completion
71.8%
85%
Loan Rate
14%
86%

CEM College-San Juan has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 86th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 119 students with in-state tuition of $12,900 (excl. fees).

Only 14% of students take on federal loans (86th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1336

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$5,824
95%
Completion
28.9%
15%
Loan Rate
21%
80%

Sinclair Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 95th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 19,415 students with in-state tuition of $3,889 (excl. fees).

Only 21% of students take on federal loans (80th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1337

Glendale, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$9,328
83%
Completion
28.3%
13%
Loan Rate
3%
97%

Glendale Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 97th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 12,075 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

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

#1338

Glendale, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$9,328
83%
Completion
28.3%
13%
Loan Rate
3%
97%

Glendale Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 97th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 12,075 students with in-state tuition of $1,104 (excl. fees).

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

#1339

Quincy, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$7,504
89%
Completion
40.9%
36%
Loan Rate
15%
85%

John Wood Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 89th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 1,856 students with in-state tuition of $8,400 (excl. fees).

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

#1340

Saint Charles, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$18,698
46%
Completion
49.5%
51%
Loan Rate
52%
46%

Lindenwood University has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 81th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 6,826 students with in-state tuition of $19,900 (excl. fees).

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

#1341

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$6,215
94%
Completion
25.5%
9%
Loan Rate
2%
98%

Long Beach City College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 98th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 24,985 students with in-state tuition of $1,472 (excl. fees).

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

#1342

Shepherdstown, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$12,651
71%
Completion
40.5%
35%
Loan Rate
41%
61%

Shepherd University has a best-value ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 3,339 students with in-state tuition of $6,288 (excl. fees).

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

#1343

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Net Price
$27,695
15%
Completion
47.7%
48%
Loan Rate
44%
57%

Webster University has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 86th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 8,260 students with in-state tuition of $30,530 (excl. fees).

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

#1344

Pembroke, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$9,687
82%
Completion
42.4%
38%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 82th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 7,674 students with in-state tuition of $1,000 (excl. fees).

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

#1345

West Windsor, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$5,333
96%
Completion
28.7%
14%
Loan Rate
12%
88%

Mercer County Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 96th percentile for net price.

The college enrolls 6,394 students with in-state tuition of $5,035 (excl. fees).

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

#1346

Mobile, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$13,613
67%
Completion
42.9%
39%
Loan Rate
49%
51%

University of South Alabama has a best-value ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 14,003 students with in-state tuition of $8,976 (excl. fees).

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

#1347

Wheeling, IL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$23,925
25%
Completion
93.7%
98%
Loan Rate
65%
26%

Worsham College of Mortuary Science has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 183 students with in-state tuition of $23,800 (excl. fees).

Only 65% of students take on federal loans (26th percentile), keeping debt burden manageable.

#1348

Piqua, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$7,651
89%
Completion
40.2%
34%
Loan Rate
6%
94%

Edison State Community College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 94th percentile for loan burden.

The college enrolls 4,624 students with in-state tuition of $3,728 (excl. fees).

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

#1349

Lafayette, LA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Avg. Aid
$2,661
1%
Completion
68%
80%
Loan Rate
43%
59%

Infinity College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 80th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 179 students.

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

#1350

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Net Price
$27,196
16%
Completion
52.7%
58%
Loan Rate
38%
64%

Crown College has a best-value ranking score of 54, ranking in the 83th percentile for aid generosity.

The college enrolls 1,846 students with in-state tuition of $29,300 (excl. fees).

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

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