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2024 Best Schools for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri for Bachelor's Degrees

34 Colleges
$17,037 Avg Net Price (With Aid)*
39% Discount Rate*

It's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. 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 Missouri ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. 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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Finding Your Best College Match

Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Missouri to determine which ones 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. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.

Our Methodology

To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri 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 college'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.

We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.

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Want to see the list of best value schools for families with specific income levels or whether or not aid is being applied? Click on one of the tiles above. You may also want to narrow this list by location to find the best value schools nearest you. Also, you may want to check out our other college rankings.

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.

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools (With Aid) in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

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Missouri University of Science and Technology tops this year’s ranking as the best value (with aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Missouri for overall quality. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.

Not only is Missouri University of Science and Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Missouri for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $13,589.

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University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

The quality degree programs at University of Missouri - St Louis helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

University of Missouri - St Louis has the honor of being ranked #8 in Missouri 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 $10,525 a year.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

The quality degree programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri. This small public school is located in Kirksville, Missouri.

Not only is Truman State University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Missouri for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,470.

Full Truman State University Value Report

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Out of the 34 bachelor’s degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #4 spot on the list. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Missouri - Columbia is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Missouri. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $18,249.

Read full value report on University of Missouri - Columbia

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The quality degree programs at University of Missouri - Kansas City helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri. UMKC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri.

University of Missouri - Kansas City has the honor of being ranked #6 in Missouri 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 $14,368 a year.

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Missouri Southern State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. Missouri Southern is a public institution located in Joplin, Missouri.

Not only is Missouri Southern State University a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Missouri for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,703 a year.

Full Missouri Southern State University Value Report

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

Park University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Parkville, Missouri.

Not only is Park University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Missouri for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $15,999.

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Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized public school is located in Maryville, Missouri.

Northwest Missouri State University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Missouri 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 $13,754 a year.

Read full value report on Northwest Missouri State University

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the school is a large public institution.

Missouri State University - Springfield has the honor of being ranked #7 in Missouri 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 $16,501.

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Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #10, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. WUSTL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Washington University in St Louis has the honor of being ranked #1 in Missouri 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 $28,298 a year.

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Not only is University of Central Missouri a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,852 a year.

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Not only is Southeast Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Missouri for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,291 a year.

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Missouri Western State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri Western State University is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,090 a year.

Full Missouri Western State University Value Report

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri

With a ranking of #14, Lincoln University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. Jefferson City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

Not only is Lincoln University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Missouri for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,889 a year.

Full Lincoln University Value Report

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.

Lindenwood University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Missouri 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 $17,654 a year.

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rockhurst University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $22,050 a year.

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #17. Fontbonne University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri 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, Fontbonne University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $19,481 a year.

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #18. Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri.

Drury University has the honor of being ranked #22 in Missouri 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 $19,119 a year.

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Southwest Baptist University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bolivar, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwest Baptist University is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Missouri. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $18,433.

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Avila is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Avila University has the honor of being ranked #29 in Missouri 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 $18,581 a year.

Full Avila University Value Report

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Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Harris - Stowe State University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri 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, Harris - Stowe State University is ranked #34 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,978 a year.

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. William Jewell is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Liberty, Missouri.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Jewell College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $20,876 a year.

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Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #23. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Maryville University of Saint Louis has the honor of being ranked #10 in Missouri 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 $24,733 a year.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #24, Webster University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.

Not only is Webster University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Missouri for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $24,884.

Full Webster University Value Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

Columbia College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Missouri ranking. Columbia College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Columbia, Missouri.

Columbia College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Missouri 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 $24,559 a year.

Full Columbia College Value Report

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