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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,449 Avg Student Debt
$47,896 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-statistics/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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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

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Leading the list is Bowling Green State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for value in Ohio. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,449. Value graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Set against $25,449 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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