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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Trine is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Trine are $9,576 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,884 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Trine does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Trine also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Read full report on Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 542 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IWU are $9,239 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $36,251 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at IWU. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 184 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,048 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $29,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Michigan. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 184 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the # 4 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, and it awarded 381 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,579 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SIUE. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Read full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baker College is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Baker College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Owosso, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,699 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Baker College. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Western Illinois University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Western Illinois University is a medium-sized public school located in Macomb, Illinois that handed out 215 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
WIU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,297 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
WIU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Northwestern Ohio landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lima, Ohio that handed out 131 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Northwestern Ohio undergraduate students pay an average of $11,619 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $34,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Northwestern Ohio. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in River Falls, Wisconsin, and it awarded 332 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - River Falls are $15,661 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,659 in student loans.
UW - River Falls does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - River Falls also is in the top 20% of our ranking.
Northern Illinois University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Dekalb, Illinois, and it awarded 611 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
NIU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,738 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,759 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that NIU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 4% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
National Louis University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 192 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NLU are $14,169 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,416 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NLU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herzing University - Madison are $14,200 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,482 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Madison. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. UW - Eau Claire is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 646 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UW - Eau Claire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,149 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,216 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UW - Eau Claire does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Eau Claire also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
University of Akron Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 602 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,186 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
DeVry University - Illinois came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 990 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Illinois are $15,032 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $44,637 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ferris State University landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 493 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ferris are $13,188 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,526 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ferris. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 278 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,732 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,959 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Youngstown State University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. UW - Platteville is located in Platteville, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - Platteville are $16,483 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,551 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW - Platteville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
UW - Platteville excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh ranked #17 on this year’s list. UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 375 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,363 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Oshkosh. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 848 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $16,602 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,228 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UW - Whitewater does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Whitewater also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Menomonie, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 373 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,863 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UW - Stout does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Stout also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
DeVry University - Ohio came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking. DeVry University - Ohio is a very small private for-profit school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
DeVry University - Ohio undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $43,872 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
DeVry University - Ohio is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #22 on this year’s list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 529 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,366 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW - La Crosse does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - La Crosse also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #23, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It awarded 329 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $16,091 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,747 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW - Green Bay. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 1,057 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue University Global are $14,436 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Purdue University Global. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Ottawa University - Milwaukee ranked #25 on this year’s list. Brookfield, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ottawa University - Milwaukee are $12,616 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,813 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Rest of the Best Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 30 | University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI |
| 31 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 32 | Ohio Christian University | Circleville, OH |
| 33 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI |
| 34 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| 35 | Lincoln College | Lincoln, IL |
| 36 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| 36 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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