Best ROI Colleges in Missouri
These are the best-value colleges in Missouri, ranked by our data-driven ROI score. The score weights earnings premium (30%), payback period (25%), debt-to-earnings (20%), completion rate (15%), and loan repayment (10%). Every number comes from Department of Education data.
10 schools ranked
| # | School | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | 96 |
| 2 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | 90 |
| 3 | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 88 |
| 4 | Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO | 87 |
| 5 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | 80 |
| 6 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | 78 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | 77 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 75 |
| 9 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | 73 |
| 10 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | 72 |
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How We Rank
Rankings are based on our ROI score (0-100), which weights five quantifiable factors: Earnings Premium (30%), Payback Period (25%), Debt-to-Earnings (20%), Completion Rate (15%), and Loan Repayment (10%). All data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. No subjective criteria are used.
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