Best value colleges in the Midwest in Kansas
Colleges in the Midwest with an Academic Excellence grade of B+ or better, ranked by Value: net price after aid, earnings and debt.
Best value colleges in the Midwest in Kansas4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by Value.
How this list is made
- Schools in Kansas.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- In the Midwest (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.
- 1
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Public#3 in Kansas
- Value grade B+ · Top 23%
- Net price $18,059 a year
- 2
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public#4 in Kansas
- Value grade B · Top 36%
- Net price $19,406 a year
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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS · Private nonprofit#5 in Kansas
- Value grade C+
- Net price $27,891 a year
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $18,059 | $21,000 | $61,945 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $19,406 | $21,250 | $57,262 | 71% |
| Hesston College | $26,299 | $12,000 | $47,495 | 61% |
| Benedictine College | $27,891 | $24,599 | $53,175 | 62% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.