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 the Rocky Mountains Region 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 51 schools across the Rocky Mountains Region 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.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, we first consider its average net price, which 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 consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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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Our 2024 rankings named Western Governors University the best value (with aid) school in the Rocky Mountains Region for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Western Governors University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Utah for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,336.
A rank of #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Brigham Young University - Provo is a great place for students working on their degree. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Brigham Young University - Provo a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Utah for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,432 a year.
The quality degree programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school located in Rexburg, Idaho.
Not only is Brigham Young University - Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Idaho for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,327.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means University of Utah is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Utah is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Utah. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,972 a year.
Out of the 51 bachelor’s degree schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in Aurora, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colorado State University - Global Campus is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,351 a year.
Utah Valley University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. UVU is located in Orem, Utah and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Utah Valley University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Utah 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 $9,210 a year.
University of Wyoming did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #7. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wyoming is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Wyoming. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,452.
Colorado Mountain College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Colorado Mountain College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Colorado 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 $5,855 a year.
Weber State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #9. Weber State University is a large public school located in Ogden, Utah.
Weber State University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Utah 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 $10,493 a year.
Utah State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah.
Not only is Utah State University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Utah for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $14,529.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #11. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Not only is Colorado State University - Fort Collins a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Colorado for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $18,320.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Colorado for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $14,630.
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The University of Montana - Western did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Dillon, Montana, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Montana - Western is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Montana. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,377 a year.
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Pueblo Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #14. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Pueblo, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pueblo Community College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Colorado. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,238.
With a ranking of #15, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of I is a fairly large public school situated in Moscow, Idaho.
University of Idaho has the honor of being ranked #2 in Idaho 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 $15,435.
Boise State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #16. Boise State University is a large public school located in Boise, Idaho.
Not only is Boise State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Idaho for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $15,828 a year.
Southern Utah University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Southern Utah University is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar City, Utah.
Not only is Southern Utah University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Utah for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,372 a year.
With a ranking of #18, Idaho State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. ISU is located in Pocatello, Idaho and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Idaho State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Idaho for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $13,012.
University of Colorado Boulder did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #19. University of Colorado Boulder is a large public school located in Boulder, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Colorado Boulder is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Colorado. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $22,532.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #20. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large private for-profit school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Not only is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Colorado for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,286 a year.
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The University of Montana ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. The University of Montana is a fairly large public school located in Missoula, Montana.
The University of Montana has the honor of being ranked #2 in Montana 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 $15,228.
Colorado School of Mines landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Golden, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colorado School of Mines is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $26,179 a year.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #23. UCCS is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs has the honor of being ranked #11 in Colorado 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 $15,547.
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University of Northern Colorado landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in Greeley, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Northern Colorado is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Colorado. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $17,128.
Lewis - Clark State College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school situated in Lewiston, Idaho.
Not only is Lewis - Clark State College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,267 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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