10 Best Values in Public Colleges, 2019
No matter how eager you are to leave the nest, you can save a lot of money by going to an in-state school. According to the College Board, tuition, fees, and room and board cost 43% less for in-state students compared with out-of-state costs for the 2018-19 academic year. And more schools are boosting their aid packages to make college more affordable for in-state students.
To help you weigh your options, we present . The institutions that earn top honors on our list range from small schools to immense flagship universities, but they all meet our definition of value: a high-quality education at an affordable price. We start by looking for schools with strong academics, including a competitive admission rate, a low student-faculty ratio and a record of getting students out of school on time. We award the most points for four-year graduation rates, but to reflect the benefit that comes from earning a degree--even if it takes more than four years--we've revised the rankings to award a handful of points for five- and six-year
