2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from Oman
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It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there are so many options available for international students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Our analysis looked at 76 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for Omani students. Our ranking methodology focuses on a number of different objective factors - such as the overall value of the school, number of total international students at the school, and the percentage of international students on campus - to make this determination.
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Top Value Colleges in the U.S. for Students from Oman
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Our 2021 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the best affordable school for Omani students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at USF Tampa are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at USF Tampa is about $17,324 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $21,126 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Omani students list. Western Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 3,747 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to WMU to study. International students at WMU can expect to pay, on average, about $16,768 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,248 per year.
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Out of the 76 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 921 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.1% are international. Students studying at UNK come from such countries as Japan, China, and Oman. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNK is about $15,320 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,982 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. Iowa State University is a large public school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Iowa State come from such countries as China, India, and Malaysia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Iowa State runs, on average, about $25,446. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Omani students. Cedar Falls, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,555 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNI come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNI is about $19,753 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,201 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
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California State University - Long Beach landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. This large public school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 9,179 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at CSULB come from such countries as India, China, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at CSULB runs, on average, about $18,726. Graduate students pay around $17,784 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 10.0% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Twin Cities are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Twin Cities can expect to pay, on average, about $33,818 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,262 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
With a ranking of #8, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,288 students in 2020-2021.
Around 1.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Duluth to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Duluth runs, on average, about $19,148. Graduate students pay around $29,060 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the large public school handed out 4,727 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.4% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNL are China, Malaysia, and India. International students at UNL can expect to pay, on average, about $26,720 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $19,541 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Minnesota - Morris did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. UMN Morris is a public institution located in Morris, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.5% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Morris are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Morris is about $15,940 a year, on average.
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University of North Texas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 8,156 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNT are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at UNT can expect to pay, on average, about $20,906 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,600 per year.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking, coming in at #12. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 2,567 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.0% are international. Students studying at UNOMAHA come from such countries as India, China, and Oman. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNOMAHA is about $21,718 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $16,374 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Central Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school awarded 15,189 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.3% are international. Students studying at UCF come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCF is about $22,467 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,657 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Kent State University at Kent landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school awarded 5,120 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.8% are international. Students studying at Kent State come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Kent State runs, on average, about $19,876. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,952 per year.
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Florida International University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking, coming in at #15. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13,988 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 7.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Venezuela, and India come to FIU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at FIU is about $18,963 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,211 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Florida International University Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 2,965 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UAB come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAB is about $20,400 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $19,188 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Located in Athens, Ohio, the large public school awarded 6,797 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.7% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at OHIO Athens are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at OHIO Athens can expect to pay, on average, about $22,810 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,712 a year in average tuition and fees.
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West Virginia University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the large public school handed out 4,540 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at WVU come from such countries as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WVU is about $25,824 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,676 per year.
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Cleveland State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,817 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.7% are international. Students studying at Cleveland State University come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Cleveland State University runs, on average, about $16,654. Graduate students pay around $18,051 a year in average tuition and fees.
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North Carolina State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,377 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 9.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at NC State are India, China, and South Korea. International students at NC State can expect to pay, on average, about $29,916 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $29,690 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
Full North Carolina State University Report
California State University - Northridge did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking, coming in at #21. CSUN is located in Northridge, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,572 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Kuwait, China, and India come to CSUN to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSUN is about $18,923 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,981 per year.
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University of Idaho ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Located in Moscow, Idaho, the fairly large public school handed out 1,738 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal come to U of I to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at U of I runs, on average, about $27,576. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,148 per year.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Omani Students ranking, coming in at #23. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,069 students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.0% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at University of Oklahoma are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at University of Oklahoma is about $25,116 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,876 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Washington State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,226 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Wazzu are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Wazzu is about $27,733 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,190 per year.
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San Diego State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Omani Students list. SDSU is located in San Diego, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8,719 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at SDSU are China, India, and Kuwait. International students at SDSU can expect to pay, on average, about $20,016 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $19,074 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Full San Diego State University Report
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