2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Canada
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International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking - to help you make that decision.
Our analysis looked at 69 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for Canadian students in the Plains States Region. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.
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Top Value Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Canada
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our 2021 rankings named Minot State University the best affordable school for Canadian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Minot State University is a small public school located in Minot, North Dakota that handed out 561 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 10.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Canada, Nigeria, and South Korea come to MSU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU is about $8,163 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,263 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at South Dakota State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Canadian students in the Plains States Region. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school situated in Brookings, South Dakota. It awarded 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.3% are international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal come to South Dakota State to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at South Dakota State runs, on average, about $12,809. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,917 per year.
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A rank of #3 on our list means University of Minnesota - Morris is a great place for Canadian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Morris are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Morris can expect to pay, on average, about $15,940 a year to attend the school.
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A rank of #4 on our list means Iowa State University is a great place for Canadian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Ames, Iowa, the large public school handed out 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Iowa State are China, India, and Malaysia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa State is about $25,446 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $26,948 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Dakota helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Canadian students in the Plains States Region. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 2,097 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. Students studying at UND come from such countries as China, Canada, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UND runs, on average, about $15,037. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,968 per year.
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With a ranking of #6, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at USD are China, India, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at USD runs, on average, about $12,942. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,768 per year.
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Bemidji State University landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,012 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.6% are international. Students from as far away as Canada, Nepal, and China come to Bemidji State University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Bemidji State University is about $9,806 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,586 per year.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school awarded 9,414 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.0% are international. Students studying at UMN Twin Cities come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities runs, on average, about $33,818. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,262 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 7.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Minnesota State Mankato are Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Minnesota State Mankato can expect to pay, on average, about $18,200 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,308 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Minnesota - Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 2,288 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UMN Duluth come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Duluth is about $19,148 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,060 per year.
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University of Northern Iowa came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,555 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UNI are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico. International students at UNI can expect to pay, on average, about $19,753 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,201 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 2,568 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 4.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Bangladesh come to North Dakota State University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at North Dakota State University is about $14,876 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,028 per year.
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Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at St. Cloud State University come from such countries as Nepal, India, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at St. Cloud State University runs, on average, about $18,010. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,641 students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Missouri State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Missouri State runs, on average, about $16,498. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,618 per year.
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University of Mary landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 602 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMary are Canada, United Kingdom, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMary is about $20,290 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,304 per year.
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Dickinson State University landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. DSU is a public institution located in Dickinson, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 268 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at DSU are Nigeria, Canada, and Nepal. International students at DSU can expect to pay, on average, about $9,942 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $6,576 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Lindenwood University landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 1,105 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.1% are international. Students from as far away as Venezuela, Panama, and Canada come to Lindenwood University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Lindenwood University is about $18,640 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $9,784 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Central Missouri landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 1,725 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal come to UCM to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCM is about $16,815 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $16,992 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. MSU Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,064 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at MSU Moorhead are Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead runs, on average, about $17,564. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,052 per year.
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Northern State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. NSU is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.0% are international. Students from as far away as South Korea, China, and Mexico come to NSU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NSU is about $11,947 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,936 per year.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,727 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 8.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Malaysia, and India come to UNL to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNL is about $26,720 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,541 per year.
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Kansas State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the large public school handed out 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at K -State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. International students at K -State can expect to pay, on average, about $26,491 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $23,949 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Emmaus Bible College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Emmaus Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Canada, South Korea, and India come to Emmaus Bible College to study. International students at Emmaus Bible College can expect to pay, on average, about $19,550 a year to attend the school.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Dakota State University landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Madison, South Dakota, the small public school handed out 364 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Nepal, and Nigeria come to Dakota State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Dakota State is about $12,735 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,931 per year.
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University of Kansas did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. University of Kansas is a large public school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 4,600 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to KU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at KU is about $28,034 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,007 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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