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2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Ohio

[International Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/international-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international studies students.

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• Best Value International Studies Schools in Ohio

2027 Best Value International Studies Schools in Ohio

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

Best Value International Studies Schools

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University Of Dayton
Dayton, OH

$49,140 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,199 Avg Student Debt

$75,537 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in international studies, no school beat University Of Dayton this year. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. International Studies graduates carry a median of $24,199 in student loans. International Studies graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $32,994 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

$71,520 In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,114 Avg Student Debt

$71,830 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in international studies will find it at Kenyon College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,520. Typical student debt for international studies graduates is $18,114. Soon after graduation, international studies degree recipients from Kenyon College generally make around $37,976. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 31%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.