Albion College Named Among The Princeton Review’s “Best Value Colleges” for 2025

June 24, 2025

Albion College has been named one of The Princeton Review’s 209 Best Value Colleges for 2025, earning an impressive Return-on-Investment (ROI) rating of 88 out of 99. Albion is one of just two private colleges in the state of Michigan — alongside Kalamazoo College — to make the list.

Out of more than 650 colleges and universities surveyed for the 2025 rankings, only 209 earned The Princeton Review’s highest ROI ratings. These ratings were tallied based on an in-depth analysis of more than 40 data points collected from the 2024–2025 survey cycle, focusing on three key areas: academics, affordability, and career preparation.

The Princeton Review’s methodology incorporates data from PayScale.com alumni salary surveys — covering starting and mid-career earnings and social impact — as well as information about academic quality, faculty accessibility, and student satisfaction with financial aid. Together, these elements measure the best “bang for your buck,” spotlighting institutions that combine academic excellence, affordable cost, and strong outcomes.

Albion College is proud to be recognized for its commitment to providing a valuable, transformational education — one that prepares students for meaningful careers and lives of impact.

Read more about the Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Value Colleges and their methodology.