by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 28 schools in Connecticut, we came up with our list of those that offered 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 $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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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 analysis found Yale University to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Connecticut in this year’s ranking. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut.
Not only is Yale University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $3,957.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list means Middlesex Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. MxCC is located in Middletown, Connecticut and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Middlesex Community College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,207.
Out of the 28 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Trinity College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Connecticut. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,246.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Norwalk Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. NCC is a public institution located in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Norwalk Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,256.
A rank of #5 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list means Gateway Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Gateway Community College is a public institution located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Gateway Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,806.
Manchester Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Manchester, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Manchester Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,677.
Naugatuck Valley Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. This small public school is located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Not only is Naugatuck Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,465.
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Capital Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Capital Community College is a public institution located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Capital Community College has the honor of being ranked #11 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,142.
Three Rivers Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #9. Three Rivers Community College is a public institution located in Norwich, Connecticut.
Three Rivers Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,014.
Central Connecticut State University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. CCSU is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut.
Central Connecticut State University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,155.
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Housatonic Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. This small public school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Housatonic Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,602.
Quinebaug Valley Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Quinebaug Valley Community College is a small public school located in Danielson, Connecticut.
Not only is Quinebaug Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Connecticut for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,535.
Tunxis Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #13. Farmington, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Tunxis Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,659.
University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #14. UCONN is located in Storrs, Connecticut and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Connecticut a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,925.
With a ranking of #15, Connecticut College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Conn College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New London, Connecticut.
Not only is Connecticut College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,255.
Western Connecticut State University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. WestConn is a public institution located in Danbury, Connecticut.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Connecticut State University is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Connecticut. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,086.
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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Willimantic, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Eastern Connecticut State University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,044.
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Charter Oak State College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Charter Oak State College is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut.
Not only is Charter Oak State College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Connecticut for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,702.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. SCSU is a medium-sized public school situated in New Haven, Connecticut.
Southern Connecticut State University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,580.
Post University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Post University is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Post University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,264.
Fairfield University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fairfield University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Connecticut. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $30,683.
University of Saint Joseph ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Not only is University of Saint Joseph a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Connecticut for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $28,082.
University of Bridgeport landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Bridgeport is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Connecticut. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,473.
Quinnipiac University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut.
Quinnipiac University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $31,882.
University of Hartford landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. West Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Hartford has the honor of being ranked #14 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $27,772.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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