Best value colleges in the South in Georgia
Colleges in the South with an Academic Excellence grade of B+ or better, ranked by Value: net price after aid, earnings and debt.
Best value colleges in the South in Georgia9 schools
9 schools qualify, ranked by Value.
How this list is made
- Schools in Georgia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- In the South (U.S. Census Bureau region).
- Has a Value score from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Value, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · PublicHonor RollTop 2% for earnings
- Value grade A+ · Top 3%
- Net price $12,116 a year
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University of Georgia
Athens, GA · PublicHonor Roll#3 in Georgia
- Value grade A · Top 5%
- Net price $13,936 a year
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Georgia
- Value grade A- · Top 15%
- Net price $22,585 a year
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Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA · Private nonprofit#6 in Georgia
- Value grade B-
- Net price $24,754 a year
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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA · Private nonprofit#5 in Georgia
- Value grade B-
- Net price $26,265 a year
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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#4 in Georgia
- Value grade C+
- Net price $38,967 a year
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $12,116 | $21,672 | $102,772 | 94% |
| University of Georgia | $13,936 | $18,500 | $68,726 | 90% |
| Emory University | $22,585 | $18,250 | $80,137 | 91% |
| Mercer University | $23,847 | $24,199 | $58,354 | 70% |
| Berry College | $22,320 | $23,250 | $53,800 | 69% |
| Agnes Scott College | $24,754 | $26,749 | $56,274 | 71% |
| Covenant College | $26,265 | $22,500 | $50,412 | 71% |
| Spelman College | $38,967 | $25,000 | $59,993 | 78% |
| Morehouse College | $39,013 | $25,000 | $52,889 | 59% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.