2027 Best Value General Schools

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best value for a degree in general in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for general graduates is $19,137. Early-career general graduates make about $66,254. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

2

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general schools. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical student debt for general graduates is $21,645. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

3

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the general program here. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

4

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for general. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general graduates is $25,449. General graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

5

Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Students looking for strong value in general will find it at Wabash College, which ranked #5. Wabash College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,800. General graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General graduates of Wabash College earn a median of $40,138 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wabash College admits about 63% of applicants.