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. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. 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 30 schools in Wisconsin, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin 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. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good 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.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison tops this year’s ranking as the best value (with aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Wisconsin for overall quality. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Madison a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,484 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,904 a year.
Out of the 30 bachelor’s degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #3 spot on the list. UW - Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,754 a year.
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A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - River Falls a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $14,318.
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A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list means University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,291 a year.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wisconsin 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 $15,713 a year.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has the honor of being ranked #15 in Wisconsin 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 $12,975 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Parkside is a small public school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has the honor of being ranked #29 in Wisconsin 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 $10,531.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point has the honor of being ranked #11 in Wisconsin 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 $14,122.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. UW - Platteville is a medium-sized public school situated in Platteville, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Platteville is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $14,840.
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With a ranking of #11, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. Menomonie, Wisconsin 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, University of Wisconsin - Stout is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $16,063.
University of Wisconsin - Superior landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Superior is a small public school located in Superior, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Superior is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $12,120.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $17,083.
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Beloit College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Beloit College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $18,294.
Alverno College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Alverno College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Wisconsin for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $18,243.
Viterbo University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Viterbo University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Wisconsin 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 $20,512 a year.
Cardinal Stritch University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #17. Cardinal Stritch University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Cardinal Stritch University has the honor of being ranked #30 in Wisconsin 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 $17,555 a year.
Wisconsin Lutheran College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Wisconsin Lutheran College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Wisconsin 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 $21,761.
Marian University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. Marian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marian University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $21,032.
Lakeland University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #20. Lakeland is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lakeland University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Wisconsin 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 $21,470 a year.
Carroll University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carroll University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $24,050.
With a ranking of #22, Ripon College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin list. Located in Ripon, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Ripon College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Wisconsin 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 $21,734.
Milwaukee School of Engineering came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Milwaukee School of Engineering is a small private not-for-profit school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Milwaukee School of Engineering a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $26,665.
Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. Concordia University, Wisconsin is located in Mequon, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Concordia University, Wisconsin a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $25,830 a year.
Saint Norbert College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Wisconsin ranking. De Pere, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Norbert College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $27,107 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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