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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
$27,350 Avg Student Debt
$50,014 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/business-analytics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2027 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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University Of Akron Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Ohio. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,347 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $49,045. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.

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Wright State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Wright State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,836. Early-career value graduates make about $49,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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A rank of #3 makes Kent State University At Kent one of the best values for value. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $44,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for value. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Franklin University earned it the #5 place for value. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $9,577 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,890 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $57,471. Set against $35,890 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #6 for value in value this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $39,832. Students borrow a median of $27,307 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $46,668 early in their careers. Set against $27,307 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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