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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$24,399 Avg Student Debt
$80,880 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/financial-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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 Maryland College Park tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,836. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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A rank of #2 makes New Jersey Institute Of Technology one of the best values for value. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. In-state tuition and fees average $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Students borrow a median of $24,755 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of $71,549 early in their careers. Set against $24,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Jersey Institute Of Technology admits about 65% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Baltimore one of the best values for value. University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $23,984 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $56,837. Set against $29,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

A rank of #4 makes Suny At Albany one of the best values for value. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.

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University Of Delaware came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $99,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,210. Value graduates carry a median of $27,491 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $63,515. That is a strong return on a $27,491 median debt. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Students from in state pay about $53,170 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $23,422 in student loans. Value graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of $63,871 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #10 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Typical student debt for value graduates is $28,838. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,951. Early-career value graduates make about $64,331. That is a strong return on a $25,951 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University landed the #12 spot for value value this year. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Value graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $54,585. That is a strong return on a $24,139 median debt. American University admits about 62% of applicants.

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Fordham University came in at #13 for value in value this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $59,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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