by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Virginia Schools For The Money For Those Making $75-$110k ranking - to help you make that decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 59 schools in Virginia, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our 2024 rankings named Washington and Lee University the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Virginia. Washington and Lee is located in Lexington, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Washington and Lee University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,395.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southside Virginia Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Alberta, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southside Virginia Community College is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,303.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Virginia - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,123.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rappahannock Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. This small public school is located in Glenns, Virginia.
Not only is Rappahannock Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,755.
The quality degree programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northern Virginia Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,435.
William & Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Williamsburg, Virginia 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, William & Mary is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,295.
Germanna Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Germanna Community College is a public institution located in Locust Grove, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Germanna Community College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,420.
Wytheville Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. WCC is a public institution located in Wytheville, Virginia.
Not only is Wytheville Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #52 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,284.
John Tyler Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Chester, Virginia.
Not only is John Tyler Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,685.
Patrick Henry Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Martinsville, Virginia.
Patrick Henry Community College has the honor of being ranked #33 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,603.
Reynolds Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Richmond, Virginia.
Reynolds Community College has the honor of being ranked #35 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,536.
Central Virginia Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Lynchburg, Virginia 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, Central Virginia Community College is ranked #49 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,170.
Virginia Tech landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Virginia Tech is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,065.
Virginia Western Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. Roanoke, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Virginia Western Community College has the honor of being ranked #47 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,394.
With a ranking of #15, Virginia Highlands Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. Virginia Highlands Community College is a small public school located in Abingdon, Virginia.
Not only is Virginia Highlands Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #56 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,762.
Danville Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Danville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Danville Community College has the honor of being ranked #38 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,710.
Tidewater Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia.
Not only is Tidewater Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #32 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,685.
With a ranking of #18, Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. TNCC is a public institution located in Hampton, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas Nelson Community College is ranked #50 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,547.
With a ranking of #19, George Mason University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is George Mason University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $21,649.
Mountain Empire Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. MECC is a public institution located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mountain Empire Community College is ranked #53 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,204.
New River Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. NRCC is a public institution located in Dublin, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, New River Community College is ranked #51 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,816.
Piedmont Virginia Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Piedmont Virginia Community College has the honor of being ranked #44 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,261.
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With a ranking of #23, Paul D Camp Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. Franklin, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Paul D Camp Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #57 in Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,594.
With a ranking of #24, Southwest Virginia Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia list. Cedar Bluff, Virginia 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 Virginia Community College is ranked #55 for quality in the state of Virginia. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,930.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Virginia ranking. DSLCC is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College has the honor of being ranked #58 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,821.
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Footnotes
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