Best value colleges in America ranked — and California dominates the list
California colleges dominate a new ranking of the best-value schools in America, with the California Institute of Technology taking the top spot. The Niche list ranks colleges based on net price, student debt, graduation rates, alumni earnings, and economic mobility index.
California colleges are dominating a new ranking of the best-value schools in America. The Niche list ranks colleges based on net price, student debt, graduation rates, alumni earnings, and an economic mobility index. The California Institute of Technology takes the top spot for overall value, followed by Harvey Mudd College at No. 2. Stanford University lands at No. 4, and other California colleges, including Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College, also rank highly. Even public options, such as California State University, break into the upper tier at No. 18. The ranking focuses on what students actually pay after aid and how that translates into long-term financial outcomes.
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