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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Minnesota

[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/business-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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• Best Value Value Schools in Minnesota

2027 Best Value Value Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

1

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Winona, MN

$45,080 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,081 Avg Student Debt

$58,170 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Saint Marys University Of Minnesota the best value for a degree in value in Minnesota. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,080. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,081. Early-career value graduates make about $69,785. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

2

Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN

$9,572 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,260 Avg Student Debt

$56,922 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota State University Mankato earned it the #2 place for value. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

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