2020 Best Value Colleges in Arizona

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Arizona State University - West Campus
4 Year
Glendale, AZ
235 reviews
#1 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Freshman: Arizona State University is great for someone looking for a fun and affordable college. There are plenty of resources and help if you know where to look. The school provides transportation options so you can get from one campus to another if need be. The West campus is small but it is a nice one and it is not overwhelming when looking for classes and buildings. There are a lot of events that occur on campus so it is easy to get involved and there is a library and gym so that you can study and use the school computers and you can exercise throughout the week. The good thing is: most of the things I have said are free like the gym, library, and shuttles. Overall, a great university!
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
80% Acceptance Rate
$10,057 Net Price
1040-1250 SAT Range
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Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
467 reviews
#2 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Junior: Arizona State University has been great to me! There are many opportunities offered to students. Whether it is a job opportunity, volunteer work, study abroads, and even internships. The staff at this school is really welcoming and friendly with everyone. Whenever I have a question, it only takes one call or email for me to get helped out. It is very easy to reach out to teachers, counselors, and other students. The thing I like most is that everyone seems to be enjojying their time around campus. Which makes it easier for me to enjoy my time too!
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Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
77% Acceptance Rate
$12,299 Net Price
1070-1260 SAT Range
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University of Arizona
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
6,274 reviews
#3 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Senior: The advisors are wonderful, hands down! They work with you each step of the way and getting an appointment with one is just a click away. As a transfer student, the transition was surprisingly easy. They helped me figure out what classes would transfer over and what they would satisfy. The University of Arizona works very closely with local community colleges. I was able to take and apply almost all my classes and able them to a bachelor’s degree program which leaves me with just 2 years to go from an Associates to Bachelors. I highly recommend the University of Arizona.
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Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
84% Acceptance Rate
$15,758 Net Price
983-1230 SAT Range
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Arizona State University
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
10,129 reviews
#4 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Senior: My overall experience with Arizona State University has been a journey. I am currently a senior going to ASU for my BFA in dance education. My major in particular has gone through a change in the degree progress which has made it difficult to adjust. The art's department of ASU is truly unique, but it could be much better. Depending on the type of major a student is going for they go through different experiences; especially if the student has to live on campus. Arizona State University is an amazing school and the support from staff is unbelievable! I've made so many connections and can't wait to graduate.
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Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
84% Acceptance Rate
$12,947 Net Price
1120-1350 SAT Range
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
4 Year
Prescott, AZ
874 reviews
#5 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Junior: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an exceptional school. Their small class sizes ensure that every student obtains one on one attention. The professors willing go above and beyond to ensure you get the right materials, information, and opportunities. They encourage internships, community service, and extra cuticular activities. I am a local of Prescott, AZ so I knew exactly what the city had to offer. I enjoy the diverse climate and terrain the city has to offer. I am an avid runner and hiker, making Prescott’s numerous trail systems very appealing. Additionally, I am apart of Chi Alpha, a youth group the focuses on serving others and building friendships. There are many genuine, down to earth people that attend Embr-Riddle, which creates a welcoming atmosphere. I am very pleased with the level of education and experience I have gained while attending this school.
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Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
77% Acceptance Rate
$34,120 Net Price
1130-1350 SAT Range
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Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
4 Year
Mesa, AZ
184 reviews
#6 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Junior: It is a smaller campus compared to Tempe, but you can still get that college experience if you choose to. ASU has lots of different clubs and organizations across all four campuses and Poly has a lot to get involved in. There are on-campus jobs that can help you financially. The professional staff are very friendly and help you grow as an adult. The professors at the Polytechnic campus always try to improve and help the students they are teaching. ASU is also very diverse and I love learning about new things!
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Value
76% Acceptance Rate
$11,538 Net Price
1080-1300 SAT Range
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Northern Arizona University
4 Year
Flagstaff, AZ
5,063 reviews
#7 Best Value Colleges in Arizona
Senior: Northern Arizona University welcomes all Lumberjacks with open arms! They give opportunities for scholarships, free online/in-person tutoring, as well as teacher assistant lectures/student instructing lectures to help students in any way shape or form to succeed in courses. They provide bus transportation on campus to classes, access to the university gym/pool as well as student access to all college games, all funded within tuition! The best part is the location, as it’s advertised to be 7,000ft above elevation, surrounded by thousands of pine trees and Flagstaff,AZ wildlife! NAU not only gives you a great experience but value that can’t be beat!
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Overall Niche Grade
B
Value
78% Acceptance Rate
$14,664 Net Price
940-1160 SAT Range
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Grand Canyon University
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
8,650 reviews
Alum: Grand Canyon University granted me the ability to complete my four year degree within three years and I am forever grateful! Their counseling department is awesome and it is so easy to schedule appointments with SSA's (Student Scheduling Advisors). The campus is beautiful and expanding so rapidly that you will always have something new to look forward to every semester. One of my favorite things about GCU is that the school really does work toward improving the community around it and allows students the opportunity to help as well. There is all kinds of delicious food on campus like the Habit Burger, Chick-fil-a, Subway, Taco Bell, Jamba Juice and many more. The apartments are more than sufficient for students who live in them since they are equipped with a kitchen and spacious living room. The people who attend the school are all so personable and never gave me any problems when I attended!
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B-
Value
67% Acceptance Rate
$20,912 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Advancing Technology
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
265 reviews
Freshman: I am an online student currently attending this university. The professors are very helpful and respond quickly. The online programs have many different people in it. Some of the students have just finished high school, and some have already been in an industry for many years and are looking to earn another degree. Regardless of how you start out, the classes feel accessible to everyone, and anyone can learn knowledge in the courses. The professors are very knowledgeable on the subject matters that they teach. The subject matters seems up-to-date, which is a necessity as this school primarily has technology based majors and technology can change fairly quickly. I would highly recommend this university for anyone interested in working in a technology field.
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Overall Niche Grade
B-
Value
85% Acceptance Rate
$19,750 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Arizona Christian University
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
251 reviews
Junior: Arizona Christian University is genuinely one of the friendliest campuses you will ever be a part of. People are always happy and are willing to have a conversation with anyone and everyone. The teaching staff is very knowledgeable and understands how it is to be a student-athlete. The library at ACU is a great place to get help on assignments and to find information on all classes. There are athletes everywhere you go, and this helps the dynamic of the "student-athlete" life. Overall, the environment in which you will be in is stress-free and very helpful when it comes to academics.
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Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
64% Acceptance Rate
$22,368 Net Price
850-1080 SAT Range
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Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
232 reviews
Sophomore: The college is now in the brand new building! State of the art facilities and staff. They have a simulation room for nearly every program on campus! Do you like pets? The Veterinarian program has many visitors that like to wonder the halls and say hello to the students and staff. Small class sizes and one-on-one time with faculty is a great bonus to attending this college. Of course; this is a technical college so it does cost more then usual, but it is worth it in the long run since you are straight to work upon graduation of an accelerated program!
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Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$21,489 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Phoenix
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
5,082 reviews
Alum: U of Phoenix is ideal for a working adult. The classes are interesting and informative, instructors are practitioners, students are diverse both culturally and in experience. Academics are not as rigorous as one would expect however for an "A" one still must put forth effort. The school uses "team exercises" as part of the curriculum. My MBA has help me advance in the job.
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Overall Niche Grade
C
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$18,743 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Bryan University - Tempe
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
77 reviews
Freshman: The best part about Bryan University - Tempe is how flexible they are with scheduling, it makes it easy to work around everyone schedule when you’re a mom of three. The fact you can do it all online makes it that much easier too, don’t need to find a babysitter when I can sit in my house with my children. All around an amazing program.
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Overall Niche Grade
C
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$18,901 Net Price
— SAT Range
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CollegeAmerica - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
95 reviews
Freshman: College America Is a good college to start at. Ive finally had the courage to apply at college america. At this point I have a few options on helping my situation by calling my instructor, and letting him or her know my circumstances and then use strategies and backup options available to me. To conclude, my time management skills, motivation and organization and preparation guides and molds me to maintain being a successful college student. Your statement reminded me that everyone has an opportunity to better themselves.
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Overall Niche Grade
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Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$25,030 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Chamberlain College of Nursing - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
152 reviews
Freshman: I love everything about this campus! The student life, sim lab, professors and students are all wonderful. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. There are cheaper ways to go around buying textbooks. Never order them new directly through the campus always order them online through third party websites like Chegg. You can search for books by the ISB numbers located on the back of the books or on your class syllabus.
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Overall Niche Grade
A
Value
75% Acceptance Rate
$22,864 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Prescott College
4 Year
Prescott, AZ
268 reviews
Alum: The instructors and the library workers made up the core of this school for me. I adored all my instructors, and greatly valued the one-on-one time I had with them to help my academic and general life learning. The administration was unimpressive. They spoke about themselves well but the admin frequently disappointed students. The school is very ableist overall. I came to this school as a transfer student. I did well as a transfer student, but know I would not have stayed if I'd started my bachelor's degree at this school. I was involved in some Title IX work at the school and was disappointed by the school's lack of action to help students seeking protection under Title IX. This school was moderately trans-friendly. It painfully lacked in diversity, but in some ways is very well-suited to neurodivergent students with non-traditional learning styles.
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Overall Niche Grade
B-
Value
95% Acceptance Rate
$24,024 Net Price
1060-1180 SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
75 reviews
College Senior: This has been a great experience for me! Online classes have made it easier for me to be a full time mom, student and wife. The available resources made it possible for me to be able to search and navigate right within the pages themselves. I would definitely choose Phoenix again because of the length of the classes offered and it allows you to be flexible. You always know what you are expected to do prior to doing it.
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Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$19,039 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Dine College
4 Year
Tsaile, AZ
202 reviews
Freshman: The College is Fantastic. Excellent teachers who know what they are doing! You get the higher education that you need and for such a great price! The food here is excellent and the students are great to get along with. With fast WiFi you do not have to worry about online classes taking forever you will always be up to date. The college is a bit isolated so there are not many stores to travel to, but they do know how to have fun here! The dorms are old but in good condition and you have just enough living space to be comfortable. The safety on campus is OUTSTANDING. The campus Police are always patrolling day and night 24/7 rain sleet or snow! the diversity is not too diverse with it being a native school so as expected it is a majority native population. The athletics here are OK with there being a basketball team and an archery team with a coach who was elected coach of the year for archery. All in all this is a great college and highly recommend it. 4 stars!
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Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$8,384 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Southwest University of Visual Arts - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
75 reviews
Freshman: I'm starting my freshman year soon so I can't say much, but what I can say is that the faculty who assisted me with getting registered and getting on track have been nothing short of amazing! They were such helpful, nice, awesome people. They made transferring from the community college easy as can be. I look forward to continuing my education at this school.
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$27,422 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Phoenix - Online
4 Year (Online)
12,448 reviews
Senior: University of Phoenix is designed to be user friendly, team motivated, and a great success plan to help students get through their education plan. As a mature student returning to school after 26 years, University of Phoenix welcomed me with open arms and I truly feel that the staff really has my back. There are group discussions as well as team assignments which truly benefit everyone in the course. The University of Phoenix Library and Literacy Center are wonderful tools that are readily at your fingertips for research and writing assistance. The class prices are not overly expensive and the IGrad system offers a large array of scholarship opportunities to apply for. Take wing... and fly like a Phoenix!
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NG
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$14,252 Net Price
— SAT Range
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DeVry University - Arizona
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
338 reviews
College Junior: I love DeVry because they took the time to help explain the program to me. In which my experience with other schools I was reviewing at that time was not as well explained. I didn't feel rushed or pressured into choosing DeVry and I didn't feel like a dollar sign. The care that the academic adviser showed in his delivery of information about the classes and curriculum made me feel confident in choosing DeVry for my education journey. I am now in my last year and I still feel as confident today as Ifelt then... even more so!
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C
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Value
92% Acceptance Rate
$28,957 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Brookline College - Tucson
4 Year
Tucson, AZ
80 reviews
Freshman: I am Awake & Alive for the first time in my life!

Brookline College and the amazing, loving, and caring staff of Brookline College saved my life!

I highly recommend Brookline College, they bend over backwards for you, they will do whatever it takes to help you succeed, see you succeed, push you to new heights, you will soar like an eagle, the sky is NOT the limit because with Brookline College... YOU my friend are amazing, unstoppable, limitless, unbreakable, you will have passion, purpose, and you will be part of something that is larger than life.

As soon as you walk through those doors at Brookline College... things will come ALIVE for you!!
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C-
Overall Niche Grade
C-
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$28,634 Net Price
— SAT Range
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National Paralegal College
4 Year (Online)
34 reviews
Senior: The program is rigorous, with a workload comparable to any brick and mortar school. Most of the professors are top notch, and have or are currently working within the field they are teaching, meaning, law classes are taught by practicing or retired lawyers, accounting by accountants, IT by IT professionals, etc. This has made this experience well worth the price of admission. Whether I go on to work in a law firm or continue working in the field of taxes and accounting, the education I've received here has made a positive impact on my life and been well worth the time and money to attend.
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Overall Niche Grade
D+
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$16,019 Net Price
— SAT Range
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Brookline College - Phoenix
4 Year
Phoenix, AZ
197 reviews
Freshman: My time at Brookline college has been memorable. I have made connections with bright individuals and professors who support me in many ways. As a kinesthetic learner I enjoy the hands on experience . The professors motivate and even reward students after having completed and succeeded in assigned tasks. My time at this school has pushed me to reach the best of my abilities and that is why this school is greatly recommended.
Read 197 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
D
Value
100% Acceptance Rate
$29,149 Net Price
— SAT Range
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University of Advancing Technology
4 Year
Tempe, AZ
265 reviews
Freshman: I am an online student currently attending this university. The professors are very helpful and respond quickly. The online programs have many different people in it. Some of the students have just finished high school, and some have already been in an industry for many years and are looking to earn another degree. Regardless of how you start out, the classes feel accessible to everyone, and anyone can learn knowledge in the courses. The professors are very knowledgeable on the subject matters that they teach. The subject matters seems up-to-date, which is a necessity as this school primarily has technology based majors and technology can change fairly quickly. I would highly recommend this university for anyone interested in working in a technology field.
Read 265 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
85% Acceptance Rate
$19,750 Net Price
Will You Get In?
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Arizona State University - West Campus

Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus

University of Arizona

Arizona State University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus

Northern Arizona University

Grand Canyon University

University of Advancing Technology

Arizona Christian University

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

University of Phoenix - Phoenix

Bryan University - Tempe

CollegeAmerica - Phoenix

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Phoenix

Prescott College

University of Phoenix - Southern Arizona

Dine College

Southwest University of Visual Arts - Tucson

University of Phoenix - Online

DeVry University - Arizona

Brookline College - Tucson

National Paralegal College

Brookline College - Phoenix

University of Advancing Technology