by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 45 schools in Wisconsin, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that 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.
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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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University of Wisconsin - Madison tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Wisconsin for overall quality. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Madison has the honor of being ranked #1 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 $3,753.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great place for students working on their degree. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse has the honor of being ranked #3 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 $7,924.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list means Madison Area Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Not only is Madison Area Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,390.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list means Gateway Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Gateway Technical College has the honor of being ranked #13 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 $7,366.
The quality degree programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin. Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Technical College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,226.
With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - River Falls a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,285.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #7. Whitewater, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,267.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chippewa Valley Technical College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,309.
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. This fairly large public school is located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Fox Valley Technical College has the honor of being ranked #18 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 $8,125.
With a ranking of #10, Northcentral Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Wausau, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Northcentral Technical College has the honor of being ranked #9 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 $9,641.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Platteville, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Platteville a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,569.
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Lakeshore Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lakeshore Technical College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,333.
With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,871.
Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large public school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Area Technical College has the honor of being ranked #26 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 $7,788.
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Waukesha County Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Waukesha County Technical College has the honor of being ranked #20 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 $8,529.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #16. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has the honor of being ranked #32 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 $7,455.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Fennimore, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,083.
University of Wisconsin - Stout landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stout has the honor of being ranked #14 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 $10,207.
With a ranking of #19, Blackhawk Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Blackhawk Technical College is ranked #35 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,039.
With a ranking of #20, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. This small public school is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Moraine Park Technical College has the honor of being ranked #43 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 $6,417.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,987.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. This small public school is located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,060.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #23. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,403.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin ranking. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,108.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Wisconsin list. Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has the honor of being ranked #24 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 $9,955.
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Footnotes
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