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2027 Best Value Dentistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$23,331 Avg Student Debt
$70,202 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Dentistry Badge [Dentistry](/majors/health-care-professions/dentistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for dentistry students.

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2027 Best Value Dentistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

Best Value Dentistry Schools

1

For return on investment in dentistry, no school beat University Of Illinois At Chicago this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Students borrow a median of $20,115 to complete the dentistry program here. Early-career dentistry graduates make about $131,656. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

2

Students looking for strong value in dentistry will find it at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete the dentistry program here. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $132,026. Set against $23,146 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #3 place for dentistry. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the dentistry program here. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $118,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

4

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dentistry, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,092. Students borrow a median of $23,917 to complete the dentistry program here. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $154,408. That is a strong return on a $23,917 median debt. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits about 98% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Detroit Mercy earned it the #5 place for dentistry. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,946 in tuition and fees. Dentistry graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $132,219. That is a strong return on a $29,053 median debt. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in dentistry this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for dentistry graduates is $22,053. Dentistry graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $196,523 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University earned the #7 position for value in dentistry this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Students borrow a median of $24,122 to complete the dentistry program here. Dentistry graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $139,679 early in their careers. Set against $24,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Case Western Reserve University landed the #8 spot for dentistry value this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the dentistry program here. Soon after graduation, dentistry degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $92,420. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. Case Western Reserve University admits about 36% of applicants.

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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