by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 67 schools across Ohio to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree 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.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking, we first look at its average net price, which is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid 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 school'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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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus tops this year’s ranking as the best value (with aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Ohio for overall quality. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is Ohio State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $19,474 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. UC Clermont College is located in Batavia, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College a great value, but it is also ranked #45 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,448 a year.
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Out of the 67 bachelor’s degree schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Youngstown State University landed the #3 spot on the list. 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 #33 for quality in the state of Ohio. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $12,290.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list means Miami University - Middletown is a great place for students working on their degree. Miami University - Middletown is located in Middletown, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Miami University - Middletown is ranked #40 for quality in the state of Ohio. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,923.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list means Kent State University at Salem is a great place for students working on their degree. Kent State University at Salem is a small public school situated in Salem, Ohio.
Not only is Kent State University at Salem a great value, but it is also ranked #54 in Ohio for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,202.
With a ranking of #6, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio.
Not only is Wright State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $14,198 a year.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $20,827 a year.
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University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. UC Blue Ash College is located in Blue Ash, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College a great value, but it is also ranked #38 in Ohio for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $12,681.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. Toledo, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Toledo has the honor of being ranked #12 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $17,764.
Ursuline College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Ursuline College is located in Pepper Pike, 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, Ursuline College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Ohio. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $16,353.
Miami University - Hamilton landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Hamilton, Ohio 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, Miami University - Hamilton is ranked #41 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,572 a year.
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Akron Main Campus is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,443 a year.
Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. This large public school is located in Athens, Ohio.
Ohio University - Athens Campus has the honor of being ranked #8 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $20,496 a year.
Cleveland State University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school situated in Cleveland, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cleveland State University is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $15,517 a year.
Kent State University at Trumbull ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. Kent State University at Trumbull is a public institution located in Warren, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kent State University at Trumbull is ranked #61 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,999 a year.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. New Philadelphia, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Kent State University at Tuscarawas a great value, but it is also ranked #57 in Ohio for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,340.
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Wright State University - Lake Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio list. Wright State University - Lake Campus is located in Celina, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Wright State University - Lake Campus has the honor of being ranked #59 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,926 a year.
Kent State University at Kent came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Kent State is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kent State University at Kent is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $18,947 a year.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Ohio. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $16,684.
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Miami University - Oxford landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Located in Oxford, Ohio, the school is a fairly large public institution.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $24,616.
Union Institute & University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Union Institute & University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $22,311 a year.
Franciscan University of Steubenville came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.
Not only is Franciscan University of Steubenville a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Ohio for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $19,542.
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University of Northwestern Ohio landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. University of Northwestern Ohio is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Northwestern Ohio has the honor of being ranked #37 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $17,565.
Mount St. Joseph University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Mount St. Joseph University a great value, but it is also ranked #47 in Ohio for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,142 a year.
Shawnee State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Ohio ranking. Shawnee State University is a small public school located in Portsmouth, Ohio.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Shawnee State University is ranked #56 for quality in the state of Ohio. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $14,532 a year.
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Footnotes
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