Purdue Ranks 2nd in Study of America’s Best Value Public Universities

Purdue Ranks 2nd in Study of America’s Best Value Public Universities

Source: Michael Hickey / Getty WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University comes in ranked towards the top on a list of America’s best value public universities. According to a 2026 study from SmartAsset, Purdue is ranked second nationally and No. 1 in Indiana and across the Big Ten for its cost of attendance, median alumni earnings and graduation rate. Purdue’s ranking was based on its annual cost of attendance at $24,591, median earnings of alumn…

Purdue Named Second Best-Value Public University in the Nation by SmartAsset

Purdue University has been named the second best-value public university in the nation, according to a new stu...

Purdue ranked No. 2 in 'America’s Best Value Public Universities' study

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University, a leading land-grant institution committed to affordability and accessibility, is ranked second nationally and tops in Indiana and across the Big Ten in SmartAsset’s 2026 study of America’s Best Value Public Universities for its cost of attendance, median alumni earnings and graduation rate. Purdue achieved its strong placement based on its annual cost of attendance at $24,591, median earnings of alumni at $7…