University of Virginia Ranks as Nation's Best Value in College

The University of Virginia has topped the Princeton Review list for the third year in a row as the nation's "best value" in public college. When compiling this list, the Princeton Review takes many factors into consideration. They look for "solid academics" alongside tuition and financial aid available to determine which universities offer the most ban for the buck.

Make no mistake, West Virginia didn't end up in the top spot three years in a row by accident. There has been a concerted effort at that school to bring a college education within reach for the average family. They've been able to bring down the tuition for in-state students to about $8300 a year, which compares very favorable with the $16,140 national average for public schools, and even more so with the $36,900 for private schools.

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