2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Malaysia
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It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there are so many options available for international students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
We analyzed 28 colleges and universities across the Plains States Region to determine which were the best for Malaysian 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 Malaysia
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Iowa State University tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Malaysian students in the Plains States Region. 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. Students from as far away as China, India, and Malaysia come to Iowa State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa State is about $25,446 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.
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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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Morris landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Morris, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 304 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.5% are international. Students studying at UMN Morris come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Morris is about $15,940 a year, on average.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Malaysian students in the Plains States Region. Truman State is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,154 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 6.2% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Truman State come from such countries as China, Nepal, and Vietnam. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Truman State is about $16,410 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,924 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Malaysian students in the Plains States Region list. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,622 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, Taiwan, and South Korea come to Winona State to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Winona State runs, on average, about $16,684. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,836 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Malaysian students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school handed out 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 10.0% of the total student body at the school. 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. Graduate students pay around $29,262 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. UMN Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,288 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
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. International students at UMN Duluth can expect to pay, on average, about $19,148 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $29,060 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Northern Iowa landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. UNI is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,555 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 3.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNI are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNI runs, on average, about $19,753. Graduate students pay around $21,201 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Cloud State University are Nepal, India, and China. International students at St. Cloud State University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,010 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #9. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,727 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UNL are China, Malaysia, and India. International students at UNL can expect to pay, on average, about $26,720 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,541 per year.
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University of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,725 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 6.2% of the total student body at the school. 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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Minot State University landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 561 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.5% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at MSU are Canada, Nigeria, and South Korea. International students at MSU can expect to pay, on average, about $8,163 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $10,263 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Wichita State University landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. This fairly large public school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 2,550 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 11.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at WSU are India, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WSU is about $18,165 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $15,323 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Minnesota - Crookston came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Minnesota - Crookston is a small public school located in Crookston, Minnesota that handed out 457 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 UMN Crookston are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Crookston runs, on average, about $12,514.
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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,641 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to Missouri State to study. International students at Missouri State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,498 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,618 per year.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at North Dakota State University are India, China, and Bangladesh. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at North Dakota State University runs, on average, about $14,876. Graduate students pay around $12,028 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Kansas State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the large public school handed out 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at K -State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at K -State is about $26,491 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,949 per year.
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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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,524 students in 2020-2021.
Around 7.9% of the total student population at the school is international. 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. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,308 per year.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,064 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.4% are international. Students from as far away as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan come to MSU Moorhead to study. International students at MSU Moorhead can expect to pay, on average, about $17,564 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,052 per year.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 4,600 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at KU are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at KU is about $28,034 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $25,007 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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University of Iowa came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the large public school awarded 5,998 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Iowa are China, South Korea, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Iowa runs, on average, about $31,905. Graduate students pay around $31,012 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Pittsburg State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school situated in Pittsburg, Kansas. It awarded 1,079 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.7% are international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and China come to Pitt State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Pitt State is about $19,088 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $19,560 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,114 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Mizzou to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Mizzou runs, on average, about $30,450. Graduate students pay around $28,550 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #23 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,863 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.7% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and China come to UMKC to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMKC is about $28,023 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $27,803 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Drake University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Des Moines, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 838 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Drake are Malaysia, China, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Drake runs, on average, about $45,912. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,988 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Malaysian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 449 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Gustavus Adolphus are Vietnam, Pakistan, and Mexico. International students at Gustavus Adolphus can expect to pay, on average, about $50,490 a year to attend the school.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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