2027 Best Value General Bachelor’s Degree Schools

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 list of the best value general schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the general program here. Early-career general graduates make about $66,254. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Students looking for strong value in general will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. 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. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.

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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. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. General graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for general. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete the general program here. General graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Set against $25,449 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wabash College earned it the #5 place for general. 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. Typical student debt for general graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from Wabash College generally make around $40,138. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.