by our College Data Analytics TeamIt'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 in Kansas ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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We analyzed 25 schools across Kansas 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. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. 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 host of various 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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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 Kansas the best value (no aid) school in Kansas for students working on their bachelor’s degree. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Kansas has the honor of being ranked #1 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,066 a year.
The quality degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas. Kansas State University is a large public school located in Manhattan, Kansas.
Not only is Kansas State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,520 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Fort Hays State University is a fairly large public school located in Hays, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fort Hays State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,844 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburg State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school situated in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Not only is Pittsburg State University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,940 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas. WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wichita State University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,410 a year for undergraduates.
Emporia State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking, coming in at #6. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Emporia State University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,535 a year for undergraduates.
Haskell Indian Nations University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Haskell is a small public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas.
Haskell Indian Nations University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $1,430 a year.
With a ranking of #8, Washburn University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Washburn University is a public institution located in Topeka, Kansas.
Not only is Washburn University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,710 a year for undergraduates.
Central Christian College of Kansas landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in McPherson, Kansas.
Central Christian College of Kansas has the honor of being ranked #18 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $28,225 a year for undergraduates.
Ottawa University - Kansas City ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Ottawa University - Kansas City has the honor of being ranked #22 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,869 a year for undergraduates.
Friends University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wichita, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Friends University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $38,358 a year.
Baker University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. Baker is located in Baldwin City, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Baker University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $40,930 a year for undergraduates.
Southwestern College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Winfield, Kansas.
Southwestern College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $43,830 a year.
University of Saint Mary did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking, coming in at #14. University of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Leavenworth, Kansas.
University of Saint Mary has the honor of being ranked #12 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $40,215 a year for undergraduates.
MidAmerica Nazarene University landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Olathe, Kansas.
Not only is MidAmerica Nazarene University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $43,402 a year for undergraduates.
Grantham University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Lenexa, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grantham University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,248 a year for undergraduates.
McPherson College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. McPherson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in McPherson, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, McPherson College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $42,126 a year.
Benedictine College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Atchison, Kansas.
Benedictine College has the honor of being ranked #11 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $44,880 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #19, Newman University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Newman University is located in Wichita, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Newman University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $44,104 a year for undergraduates.
Hesston College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking, coming in at #20. Hesston, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Hesston College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $39,476 a year.
Tabor College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. Tabor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas.
Not only is Tabor College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $42,700 a year for undergraduates.
Kansas Wesleyan University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salina, Kansas.
Kansas Wesleyan University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $41,640 a year.
Bethany College Kansas landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking. Bethany College Kansas is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bethany College Kansas is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average cost without aid for the school is $44,190 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #24, Ottawa University - Ottawa did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas list. Ottawa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ottawa, Kansas.
Not only is Ottawa University - Ottawa a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $48,714 a year.
Ottawa University - Online did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Kansas ranking, coming in at #25. Ottawa University - Online is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ottawa, Kansas.
Not only is Ottawa University - Online a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Kansas for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,616 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.