Three State Colleges Earn Best Value Rank

“U.S News” and “World Report” names three Mississippi colleges as 2017 best value schools.
William Carey University, Belhaven University, and Mississippi College are all on the list for the U.S. Southern region. Best value schools are above average academically and cost considerably less than many other schools.
The best value rankings were based on ratio of quality to price, need-based aid, and average discount. Alumni Mark Garriga said, “So often we hear about Mississippi ranking top in terrible classes. So it’s nice to get a little positive feedback and say that we’re doing something right. I think it’s great that kids can get all this great education, especially the bang for your buck right here and don’t have to go to other places in America to do so.”
The ratio of quality to price accounted for 60 percent of the overall score. The percentage of all undergraduates receiving need-based grants accounted for 25 percent and the average discount accounted for 15 percent.