2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Saudi Arabia
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It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there are so many options available for international students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking is part of that endeavor.
Our analysis looked at 46 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for Saudi Arabian students in the Plains States Region. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall value and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.
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Top Value Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Saudi Arabia
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best affordable school for Saudi Arabian students in the Plains States Region in this year’s ranking. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at South Dakota State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at South Dakota State is about $12,809 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,917 per year.
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A rank of #2 on our list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for Saudi Arabian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. UNI is a public institution located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,555 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNI come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico. International students at UNI can expect to pay, on average, about $19,753 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,201 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State University - Mankato helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Saudi Arabian students in the Plains States Region. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 7.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Minnesota State Mankato to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato is about $18,200 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $9,308 a year in average tuition and fees.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Missouri. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Saudi Arabian students in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,725 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UCM are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UCM runs, on average, about $16,815. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,992 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 3,641 bachelor’s degrees 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 Missouri State are China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Missouri State is about $16,498 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,618 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Iowa State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Iowa State come from such countries as China, India, and Malaysia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Iowa State runs, on average, about $25,446. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Winona State University landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Taiwan, and South Korea come to Winona State to study. International students at Winona State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,684 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,836 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Saint Cloud State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.8% are 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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Southeast Missouri State University landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,830 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Southeast Missouri State University are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Southeast Missouri State University can expect to pay, on average, about $15,285 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,593 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of North Dakota came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,097 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Canada, and Japan come to UND to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UND is about $15,037 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $18,968 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #11, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,333 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at USD are China, India, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at USD is about $12,942 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,768 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Wichita State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 2,550 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 11.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka come to WSU to study. 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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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at North Dakota State University runs, on average, about $14,876. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,028 per year.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 9,414 bachelor’s degrees 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. 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 #15, Pittsburg State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Pitt State is a public institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,079 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.7% are international. Students studying at Pitt State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and China. 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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With a ranking of #16, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.6% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at K -State are China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at K -State is about $26,491 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $23,949 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region list. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,200 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Nepal, and South Korea come to Northwest to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Northwest is about $14,919 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,064 per year.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the medium-sized public school awarded 921 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNK are Japan, China, and Oman. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNK is about $15,320 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $14,982 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Northern State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #19. 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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With a ranking of #20, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,288 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Duluth runs, on average, about $19,148. Graduate students pay around $29,060 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the fairly large public school handed out 2,567 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Oman come to UNOMAHA to study. International students at UNOMAHA can expect to pay, on average, about $21,718 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $16,374 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #22, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian 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. Students studying at KU come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at KU can expect to pay, on average, about $28,034 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,007 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,727 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.4% are 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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Emporia State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region list. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 735 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at ESU are China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at ESU is about $14,918 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $18,353 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 1,863 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.7% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMKC are India, Saudi Arabia, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMKC runs, on average, about $28,023. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,803 per year.
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