2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

1

Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

For return on investment in value, no school beat Suny At Albany this year. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Value graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. That is a strong return on a $23,521 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.

2

Towson University
Towson, MD

Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Towson University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Value graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Value graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

3

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

University At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Value graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

4

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #4 makes Point Park University one of the best values for value. Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $39,570 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $28,323. Value graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $35,540 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Point Park University admits about 97% of applicants.

5

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Elizabethtown College earn a median of $57,397 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

6

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College landed the #6 spot for value value this year. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $52,080. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $51,300. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

7

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $43,496. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $53,433 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wilkes University admits about 91% of applicants.