by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/business-analytics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Saint Marys University Of Minnesota the best value for a degree in value in the The Plains States Region. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,080. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,081. Early-career value graduates make about $69,785. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
North Dakota State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,153. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $54,076. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $61,548. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. That is a strong return on a $22,386 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Value graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,088 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,260 median debt. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #6 for value in value this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Value graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $53,134. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,760. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $65,599. Set against $26,586 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Rockhurst University came in at #8 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,966. Value graduates carry a median of $24,111 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $70,849. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Webster University landed the #9 spot for value value this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,750. Value graduates carry a median of $25,939 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $57,152. That is a strong return on a $25,939 median debt. Webster University admits about 86% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
