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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,449 Avg Student Debt
$47,896 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/philosphy-politics-and-economics/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Ohio

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

Best Value Value Schools

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in Ohio. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Value graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $45,196. Set against $25,449 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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