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2027 Best Value English Schools in Indiana

12 Colleges in the United States
$23,613 Avg Student Debt
$58,779 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value English Badge [English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong english education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english students.

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2027 Best Value English Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in english, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value English Schools

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Our analysis ranked Purdue University Northwest the best value for a degree in english in Indiana. Purdue University Northwest is a large public school located in the suburb of Hammond. Students from in state pay about $8,357 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. English graduates carry a median of $26,279 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $31,171. That is a strong return on a $26,279 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for english. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. English graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $49,806. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in english will find it at Indiana University Southeast, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,424 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,811. Students borrow a median of $28,663 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $32,235. That is a strong return on a $28,663 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute. In-state tuition and fees average $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the english program here. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $32,336. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in english will find it at Indiana University East, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,424, while out-of-state students pay about $22,811. English graduates carry a median of $26,991 in student loans. Early-career english graduates make about $28,920. Set against $26,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #6 spot for english value this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the english program here. English graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $27,234 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants.

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University Of Southern Indiana ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. University Of Southern Indiana is a large public school located in the suburb of Evansville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,066, while out-of-state students pay about $22,907. Students borrow a median of $22,480 to complete the english program here. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Southern Indiana generally make around $35,062. Set against $22,480 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Indiana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Indiana University Bloomington placed #8 among the best values for english. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. English graduates carry a median of $18,948 in student loans. English graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $43,576 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,948 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #9 among the best values for english. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. English graduates carry a median of $17,888 in student loans. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne generally make around $24,853. Set against $17,888 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Ball State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value english schools. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete the english program here. Early-career english graduates make about $26,572. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Notre Dame placed #11 among the best values for english. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for english graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $40,345. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants.

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University landed the #12 spot for english value this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,560 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for english graduates is $25,351. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $68,222. That is a strong return on a $25,351 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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