Best Value Colleges
These schools deliver the highest return on investment — strong graduate outcomes at reasonable net costs.
| School | Acceptance Rate | Net Cost | Median Salary (10yr) | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | 16.5% | $11,635 | $102,772 | |
| University of Illinois | 43.7% | $11,861 | $81,054 | |
| Purdue University | 50.3% | $12,339 | $72,424 | |
| University of Texas at Austin | 63.2% | $20,143 | $72,097 | |
| University of Florida | 24.0% | $8,306 | $71,588 | |
| University of North Carolina | 18.7% | $11,054 | $72,200 | |
| University of Virginia | 16.9% | $17,475 | $86,863 | |
| University of Michigan | 17.9% | $9,040 | $83,648 |