by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Wisconsin in this year’s ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Madison a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,753.
The quality degree programs at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin. UW - La Crosse is a public institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,924.
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Out of the 29 bachelor’s degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #3 spot on the list. River Falls, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls has the honor of being ranked #6 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,285.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the honor of being ranked #5 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,267.
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A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a great place for students working on their degree. University of Wisconsin - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in Platteville, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville has the honor of being ranked #10 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,569.
With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,871.
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University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Menomonie, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Stout a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,207.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a medium-sized public school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point has the honor of being ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,987.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,108.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,955.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #11. UW - Parkside is a small public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Parkside a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,209.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,403.
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Marquette University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Marquette is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Marquette University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,410.
University of Wisconsin - Superior landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Superior is a small public school located in Superior, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Superior a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,089.
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With a ranking of #15, Beloit College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Beloit College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Beloit, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Beloit College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,503.
Viterbo University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Viterbo University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,229.
With a ranking of #17, Milwaukee School of Engineering did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. MSOE is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Milwaukee School of Engineering has the honor of being ranked #8 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,033.
Wisconsin Lutheran College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. WLC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Wisconsin Lutheran College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,755.
With a ranking of #19, Ripon College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Ripon College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,130.
With a ranking of #20, Alverno College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Alverno College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alverno College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,173.
With a ranking of #21, Saint Norbert College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. SNC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in De Pere, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Norbert College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $18,330.
Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is located in Mequon, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concordia University, Wisconsin is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,540.
Marian University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Marian is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Marian University has the honor of being ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,917.
Carroll University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carroll University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,805.
With a ranking of #25, Lakeland University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Lakeland is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lakeland University is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,810.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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