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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Great Lakes Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,605 Avg Student Debt
$63,858 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/engineering/electrical-and-computer-engineering/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Great Lakes Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Value Schools

1

Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best value for a degree in value in the Great Lakes Region. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Michigan Technological University generally make around $64,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

3

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,092. Value graduates carry a median of $23,917 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $54,302. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

4

Eastern Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $28,781. Early-career value graduates make about $47,887. Set against $28,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.

5

Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stout, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $54,235. Set against $25,821 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

6

Miami University Oxford earned the #6 position for value in value this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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