by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 32 schools across Oklahoma to determine which have 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 Oklahoma 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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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Our 2024 rankings named Oklahoma State University - Main Campus the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Oklahoma. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,513.
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The quality degree programs at Oklahoma City Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma. OCCC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Community College has the honor of being ranked #5 in Oklahoma 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 $4,659.
The quality degree programs at Tulsa Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Tulsa Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Oklahoma 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 $3,856.
Out of the 32 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology landed the #4 spot on the list. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #7 in Oklahoma 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 $6,912.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. OSU-OKC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Not only is Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,806.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,875.
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #7. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durant, Oklahoma.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Oklahoma 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 $8,066.
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With a ranking of #8, Northeastern State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. NSU is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northeastern State University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,717.
Carl Albert State College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. Carl Albert State College is a small public school located in Poteau, Oklahoma.
Not only is Carl Albert State College a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,971.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. NEO A&M College is located in Miami, Oklahoma and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,269.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. This small public school is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Oklahoma 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 $8,278.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. NWOSU is located in Alva, Oklahoma and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northwestern Oklahoma State University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,652.
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Western Oklahoma State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #13. This small public school is located in Altus, Oklahoma.
Not only is Western Oklahoma State College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,691.
East Central University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. ECU is a small public school situated in Ada, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Central University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,765.
Northern Oklahoma College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #15. Northern Oklahoma College is a small public school situated in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
Not only is Northern Oklahoma College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,063.
With a ranking of #16, Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public school located in Goodwell, Oklahoma.
Not only is Oklahoma Panhandle State University a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,118.
With a ranking of #17, Rose State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. RSC is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Rose State College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,460.
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. UCO is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
University of Central Oklahoma has the honor of being ranked #11 in Oklahoma 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 $13,686.
Connors State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #19. CSC is located in Warner, Oklahoma and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Connors State College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,496.
With a ranking of #20, Oklahoma Christian University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oklahoma Christian University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,114.
Cameron University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking. Cameron University is located in Lawton, Oklahoma and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cameron University is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,597.
Murray State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #22. Tishomingo, Oklahoma 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, Murray State College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,240.
With a ranking of #23, Southern Nazarene University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. SNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern Nazarene University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,778.
Rogers State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Claremore, Oklahoma, the school is a small public institution.
Rogers State University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Oklahoma 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 $11,275.
With a ranking of #25, Langston University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oklahoma list. Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Langston University is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,470.
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