by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 94 schools across Ohio to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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Eastern Gateway Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Ohio for overall quality. Eastern Gateway Community College is located in Steubenville, Ohio and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Eastern Gateway Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,669.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio.
Not only is Ohio State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,932.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sinclair Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,635.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Not only is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,363.
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Out of the 94 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #5 spot on the list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cuyahoga Community College District has the honor of being ranked #36 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,501.
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With a ranking of #6, Kent State University at Stark did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Kent State University at Stark is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Kent State University at Stark has the honor of being ranked #33 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,950.
Lorain County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Lorain County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Elyria, Ohio.
Not only is Lorain County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #49 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,383.
With a ranking of #8, Oberlin College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Oberlin is located in Oberlin, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oberlin College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,869.
North Central State College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. North Central State College is a small public school situated in Mansfield, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Central State College is ranked #69 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,236.
Clark State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Clark State Community College is a public institution located in Springfield, Ohio.
Clark State Community College has the honor of being ranked #44 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,944.
Miami University - Oxford came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in Oxford, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Miami University - Oxford is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,432.
Marion Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Located in Marion, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
Marion Technical College has the honor of being ranked #73 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,528.
Zane State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Zane State College is ranked #60 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,606.
Ohio University - Southern Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. OHIO Southern is located in Ironton, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ohio University - Southern Campus is ranked #66 for quality in the state of Ohio. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,635.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. UC is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #5 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,397.
Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ohio University - Athens Campus is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,173.
Stark State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #17. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Stark State College has the honor of being ranked #63 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,331.
Kent State University at Geauga did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking, coming in at #18. This small public school is located in Burton, Ohio.
Not only is Kent State University at Geauga a great value, but it is also ranked #68 in Ohio for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,163.
Owens Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Owens State Community College is a public institution located in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Owens Community College has the honor of being ranked #56 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,225.
Youngstown State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Youngstown, Ohio 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, Youngstown State University is ranked #42 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,139.
With a ranking of #21, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. University of Toledo is a public institution located in Toledo, Ohio.
University of Toledo has the honor of being ranked #16 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,722.
James A Rhodes State College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Located in Lima, Ohio, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, James A Rhodes State College is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,838.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. Located in Batavia, Ohio, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College a great value, but it is also ranked #61 in Ohio for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,462.
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With a ranking of #24, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Case Western Reserve University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $20,149.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Ohio ranking. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #28 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,261.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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