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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,386 Avg Student Debt
$56,251 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

1

Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin River Falls the best value for a degree in value in Wisconsin. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $47,577 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,245 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

2

A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Whitewater one of the best values for value. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $45,767 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

3

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $46,561. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.

4

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $49,223. That is a strong return on a $23,551 median debt. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.

5

Concordia University Wisconsin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. Value graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $58,227 early in their careers. Set against $27,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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