2026 Best Value General Schools

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for general in the United States. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical student debt for general graduates is $19,137. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

2

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Students looking for strong value in general will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. General graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

3

Oregon Institute Of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general schools. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Klamath Falls. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. General graduates carry a median of $27,551 in student loans. General graduates of Oregon Institute Of Technology earn a median of $63,715 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,551 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

4

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Villanova University earned it the #4 place for general. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Typical student debt for general graduates is $26,184. Early-career general graduates make about $72,601. Set against $26,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Villanova University admits about 27% of applicants.