2027 Best Value Value Schools in Wisconsin

[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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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