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2026 Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in linguistics & comparative literature, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools
University Of Toledo earned the #1 spot for value among linguistics & comparative literature schools in Ohio. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. Early-career linguistics & comparative literature graduates make about $52,675. That is a strong return on a $24,923 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value linguistics & comparative literature schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates carry a median of $20,096 in student loans. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $27,788 early in their careers. Set against $20,096 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Kent State University At Kent is a great value for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete the linguistics & comparative literature program here. Early-career linguistics & comparative literature graduates make about $44,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Cedarville University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,150 in tuition and fees. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates carry a median of $22,110 in student loans. Early-career linguistics & comparative literature graduates make about $57,104. Set against $22,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cedarville University admits about 65% of applicants.
Oberlin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in linguistics & comparative literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. In-state tuition and fees average $67,366. Linguistics & Comparative Literature graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Soon after graduation, linguistics & comparative literature degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $25,146. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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