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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in the United States
$31,394 Avg Student Debt
$55,940 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Minnesota

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

Best Value Value Schools

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Saint Cloud State University tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in Minnesota. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $51,625. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Cloud State University admits about 95% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #2 place for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $92,069. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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Metropolitan State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Typical student debt for value graduates is $30,822. Early-career value graduates make about $54,195. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capella University earned it the #4 place for value. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $91,474. That is a strong return on a $35,998 median debt.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #5 makes Hamline University one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,530. Value graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $76,773 early in their careers. Set against $25,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University placed #6 among the best values for value. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,067 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $49,361. Early-career value graduates make about $67,390. Set against $49,361 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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