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Our 2024 rankings named the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Indiana.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 42 schools across Indiana to determine which have the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Indiana.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. This large public school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Purdue University - Main Campus is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Indiana. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,709.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great place for students working on their degree. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana.
Indiana University - Bloomington has the honor of being ranked #3 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,625.
The quality degree programs at University of Notre Dame helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Notre Dame has the honor of being ranked #1 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,918.
Out of the 42 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #5 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Not only is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,579.
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Ball State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. Ball State University is a large public school located in Muncie, Indiana.
Not only is Ball State University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,702.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. Ivy Tech Community College is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Not only is Ivy Tech Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Indiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,906.
Indiana University - Kokomo landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. This small public school is located in Kokomo, Indiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Indiana University - Kokomo is ranked #39 for quality in the state of Indiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $1,338.
Indiana University - Southeast ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. This small public school is located in New Albany, Indiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Indiana University - Southeast is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Indiana. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,073.
Indiana University - Northwest ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. IU Northwest is a public institution located in Gary, Indiana.
Indiana University - Northwest has the honor of being ranked #37 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,760.
Vincennes University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Vincennes, Indiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Vincennes University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Indiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,346.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. Purdue Northwest is located in Hammond, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Purdue University Northwest has the honor of being ranked #29 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,972.
Indiana University - South Bend did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking, coming in at #13. Indiana University - South Bend is a small public school located in South Bend, Indiana.
Indiana University - South Bend has the honor of being ranked #34 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,823.
Indiana University - East ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. IU East is a public institution located in Richmond, Indiana.
Indiana University - East has the honor of being ranked #33 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,076.
Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. PFW is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Not only is Purdue University Fort Wayne a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,798.
With a ranking of #16, DePauw University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. DePauw is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greencastle, Indiana.
Not only is DePauw University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,670.
University of Southern Indiana landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. University of Southern Indiana is a medium-sized public school located in Evansville, Indiana.
University of Southern Indiana has the honor of being ranked #20 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,748.
Wabash College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. Crawfordsville, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wabash College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Indiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,224.
University of Evansville ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is University of Evansville a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,037.
With a ranking of #20, Saint Mary’s College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. St. Mary’s College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Saint Mary’s College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,498.
With a ranking of #21, Indiana State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. Indiana State is a medium-sized public school situated in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Not only is Indiana State University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Indiana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,733.
Oakland City University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana ranking. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Oakland City University has the honor of being ranked #35 in Indiana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,472.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. Trine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Indiana. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,839.
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With a ranking of #24, Manchester University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. North Manchester, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Manchester University is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Indiana. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,179.
Grace College and Theological Seminary ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Indiana list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana.
Not only is Grace College and Theological Seminary a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Indiana for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,038.
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