Princeton Review ranks University of Virginia 'best value' public education institution

Huge disclaimer: different methodologies will give different results. I wouldn't be surprised if next week's survey said it was the University of North Carolina that was number one. UNC usually does end up at the top of these surveys.

In other words, this survey and $4 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

Princeton Review ranks University 'best value' public education institution

Review says strong alumni network contributes to undergraduate, graduate success

by Catherine Griesedieck | Feb 04 2015 | 13 hours ago

The University was rated the best value public college by the Princeton Review in their new book released Tuesday. The University was ranked 16th in the top 50 “best value” colleges, private or public, and ranked eighth in terms of alumni network strength.
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Princeton Review has published a “Best Value Colleges” book every year from 2004-14. In 2014, the University ranked third for high value public universities. Changes in ranking criteria may have contributed to the rank improvement.

Robert Franek, Princeton Review’s senior vice president of publishing, said the new book also includes ratings of the career services provided by the universities, majors chosen by students and the salaries and jobs offered after graduation.
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Franek said the University stood apart in the rankings in three core areas, including financial aid, merit-based scholarships and the alumni network. Currently, the University pledges to fulfill 100 percent of demonstrated need-based financial aid and offers multiple merit-based scholarships.