2026 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-biomedical-and-clinical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
Our analysis ranked Ohio State University Main Campus the best value for a degree in value in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Set against $22,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stautzenberger College Maumee earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the suburb of Maumee, Stautzenberger College Maumee is a small private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $16,699 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $21,335. Value graduates of Stautzenberger College Maumee earn a median of $30,855 early in their careers. Set against $21,335 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Stautzenberger College Brecksville one of the best values for value. Set in the suburb of Brecksville, Stautzenberger College Brecksville is a small private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,699 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $21,335 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $30,855. Set against $21,335 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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