10 Best Public College Values, 2013

We rank Kiplinger\'s top 100 public colleges and universities based on measures of academic quality and affordability.

We rank Kiplinger\'s top 100 public colleges and universities based on measures of academic quality and affordability. These ten schools are the cream of the crop of that already-elite list.

The institutions in the top ten range from small colleges to immense flagship universities and span the entire nation, but they have one thing in common: They all deliver the most academic bang for your buck.

Former Staff Writer, Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Susannah Snider worked as a research-reporter and staff writer at Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine. She went on to serve as managing editor for money at U.S. News, overseeing articles and content covering real estate, personal finance and careers. She is a certified financial planner professional and earned her CFP marks in 2019.