Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the United States based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in America is Yale University. The highest value public state college is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
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#1 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#2 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#5 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#6 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#7 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#8 Best Value in America
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Public 4 Year
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#9 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#11 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#12 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#13 Best Value in America
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#14 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#15 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#16 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
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#17 Best Value in America
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#18 Best Value in America
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