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 $75-$110k) in Kansas 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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Our analysis looked at 42 schools in Kansas 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. 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 $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k 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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 Garden City Community College to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Kansas in this year’s ranking. Garden City Community College is a small public school located in Garden City, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Garden City Community College is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,324.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Barton County Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Great Bend, Kansas.
Not only is Barton County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,430.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cowley County Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Cowley County Community College is a small public school located in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Cowley County Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Kansas 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 $9,377.
The quality degree programs at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas. WSU Tech is a small public school situated in Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has the honor of being ranked #4 in Kansas 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 $14,282.
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The quality degree programs at Labette Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas. Labette Community College is a small public school situated in Parsons, Kansas.
Not only is Labette Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,486.
University of Kansas did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #6. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Kansas is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,432.
With a ranking of #7, Independence Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Independence Community College is located in Independence, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Independence Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,311.
Johnson County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Johnson County Community College is a fairly large public school located in Overland Park, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Johnson County Community College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,211.
Kansas State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas.
Not only is Kansas State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,608.
With a ranking of #10, Fort Hays State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. FHSU is located in Hays, Kansas and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Fort Hays State University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,494.
Hutchinson Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Hutchinson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Not only is Hutchinson Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,434.
Coffeyville Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Coffeyville, Kansas, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coffeyville Community College is ranked #38 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,396.
Wichita State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Wichita State University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Kansas 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 $17,495.
Emporia State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Emporia State University is a medium-sized public school located in Emporia, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Emporia State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,029.
Butler Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking. Butler CC is located in El Dorado, Kansas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Butler Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,620.
Pittsburg State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Pittsburg State University is a medium-sized public school located in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Not only is Pittsburg State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,909.
With a ranking of #17, Neosho County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Chanute, Kansas.
Not only is Neosho County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,513.
Highland Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking. Highland Community College is located in Highland, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Highland Community College is ranked #42 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,784.
Washburn University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school situated in Topeka, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washburn University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,800.
Colby Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #20. Colby Community College is located in Colby, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Colby Community College has the honor of being ranked #35 in Kansas 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 $12,878.
Fort Scott Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking. Fort Scott Community College is a small public school located in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Not only is Fort Scott Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #43 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,944.
Newman University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Newman University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Kansas 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 $16,374.
Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas ranking. Kansas City Kansas Community College is located in Kansas City, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Kansas City Kansas Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,526.
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With a ranking of #24, Central Christian College of Kansas did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Central Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in McPherson, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Christian College of Kansas is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,504.
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With a ranking of #25, Cloud County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kansas list. Cloud County Community College is located in Concordia, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Cloud County Community College has the honor of being ranked #41 in Kansas 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 $13,428.
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Footnotes
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