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 $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 87 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones 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. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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 include 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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Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school in the Rocky Mountains Region in this year’s ranking. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school located in Rexburg, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Idaho is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Idaho. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,300.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school located in Provo, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Provo is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Utah. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,253.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. University of Wyoming is a fairly large public school located in Laramie, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wyoming is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Wyoming. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,920.
The quality degree programs at Colorado Mountain College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region. Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colorado Mountain College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,213.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Western Governors University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Western Governors University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,071.
Utah Valley University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Orem, Utah, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is Utah Valley University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Utah for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,842.
University of Utah ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Utah has the honor of being ranked #2 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,917.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salt Lake Community College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Utah. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,021.
Colorado School of Mines did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #9. Mines is located in Golden, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Colorado School of Mines has the honor of being ranked #1 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,812.
Laramie County Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. LCCC is a small public school situated in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Laramie County Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,860.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Colorado State is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins has the honor of being ranked #4 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,217.
Weber State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This large public school is located in Ogden, Utah.
Not only is Weber State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Utah for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,665.
University of Idaho ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
University of Idaho has the honor of being ranked #1 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,106.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Boulder, Colorado.
Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,381.
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Western Wyoming Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. WWCC is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Western Wyoming Community College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,318.
Utah State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #16. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah.
Not only is Utah State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,882.
Otero Junior College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Otero Junior College is a small public school located in La Junta, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Otero Junior College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,330.
With a ranking of #18, College of Southern Idaho did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is College of Southern Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Idaho for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,280.
North Idaho College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This small public school is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Not only is North Idaho College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,617.
Community College of Aurora ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCA is located in Aurora, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Community College of Aurora has the honor of being ranked #13 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,574.
With a ranking of #21, Front Range Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. FRCC is located in Westminster, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Front Range Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Colorado for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,485.
With a ranking of #22, Casper College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Casper College is a small public school situated in Casper, Wyoming.
Casper College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,313.
Aims Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Greeley, Colorado.
Not only is Aims Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,005.
Morgan Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Morgan Community College is a small public school located in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Not only is Morgan Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Colorado for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,901.
Northwest College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northwest College is a small public school located in Powell, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwest College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wyoming. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,746.
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