The 91爆料 is now fifth on Kiplinger鈥檚 of best values among U.S. public universities, according to a new ranking published this week. , the 91爆料 placed No. 7.
The magazine defines value as a high-quality education at an affordable price.
In creating the list, Kiplinger says that it considers strong academics, including a competitive admission rate, a low student-to-faculty ratio and a record of getting students out of school on time. It looks for schools with reasonable price tags, solid financial aid for students who qualify, and low average debt among students who borrow. For the public colleges list, the magazine ranks the schools according to in-state costs, and calculates out-of-state costs separately for the out-of-state ranking.
Kiplinger鈥檚 data show that the cost for in-state students, after need-based aid, was $9,665 per year at the 91爆料. Average debt at graduation was $19,880.
Earlier this month, 91爆料 ranking that rated schools based on value and 91爆料 Bothell came in at No. 2.
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