2027 Best Value Value Schools in Rhode Island
[Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value 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 value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Rhode Island the best value for a degree in value in Rhode Island. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,432. Value graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $74,864 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Roger Williams University, which ranked #2. Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,197. Students borrow a median of $25,676 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Roger Williams University earn a median of $64,783 early in their careers. Set against $25,676 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roger Williams University admits about 88% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 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).
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