by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Vermont to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont 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 consider 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.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
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.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named University of Vermont the best value (with aid) school in Vermont for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UVM is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont.
University of Vermont has the honor of being ranked #2 in Vermont 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 $19,873 a year.
The quality degree programs at Castleton University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont. Castleton, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Castleton University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Vermont for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,970 a year.
The quality degree programs at Middlebury College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Middlebury, Vermont.
Middlebury College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Vermont 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 $26,958.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Vermont University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont list. Northern Vermont University is a public institution located in Johnson, Vermont.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern Vermont University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Vermont. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,086 a year.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont list means Vermont Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. Vermont Tech is located in Randolph, Vermont and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Vermont Technical College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Vermont 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 $22,396 a year.
Goddard College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking, coming in at #6. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Plainfield, Vermont.
Not only is Goddard College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Vermont for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $26,622.
Saint Michael’s College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking. Saint Michael’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Colchester, Vermont.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Michael’s College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Vermont. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $28,979.
Norwich University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking. Norwich is located in Northfield, Vermont 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, Norwich University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Vermont. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $27,973.
Bennington College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking. Bennington is located in Bennington, Vermont and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Bennington College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Vermont for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $35,569.
Champlain College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Vermont ranking, coming in at #10. Champlain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Burlington, Vermont.
Champlain College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Vermont 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 $36,276.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.