The Best Value Rhode Island Colleges

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Rhode Island based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2022 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 2022 as the overall best value college in Rhode Island is Brown University. The highest value public state college is University of Rhode Island. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.