Which NC Colleges Are Worth the Money? Here's How Money Ranks Western NC Schools

Which NC colleges are worth the money? Here's how Money ranks Western NC schools

The annual study of over 700 colleges also focuses on factors such as quality of education and outcomes.

Carolina ranked No. 3 best value public by Princeton Review | UNC-Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill is ranked the No. 3 best value public university in the nation on The Princeton Review’s list of Best Value Colleges for 2025, up from No. 4 last year. Carolina is also ranked the top public school for financial aid. The ranking underscores Carolina’s continued commitment to academic excellence, affordability and strong career outcomes for graduates. The Princeton Review’s methodology for the Best Value Colleges project includes …

Princeton Review Ranks UNC No. 3 for Best Value Public Universities

UNC is ranked as the No. 3 best value public university in the nation – behind only Georgia Tech and the University of Virginia – on the Princeton Review’s annual list. The ranking is an improvement from 2024, when UNC occupied the No. 4 spot. Elsewhere, the Princeton Review ranks UNC as the No. 1 best public school for financial aid, the No. 2 best value public school without aid, the No. 8 best public school for making an impact and the No. 15…

Stanislaus State ranked among nation’s best colleges

The Princeton Review has named Stanislaus State one of the nation’s Best Value Colleges for 2025, recognizing the University for offering one of the highest returns on investment (ROI) in higher education.