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The price of attending a private university keeps going up and up, with the average cost at more than $34,000 a year. Can't afford it? Not so fast. Here are our ten best values in private universities for 2009. These renowned institutions offer plenty of need-based aid, including scholarships and merit awards, making them quite affordable to many families.



In addition to total cost, Kiplinger’s ranks these ten private universities as tops based on the quality of the education, student/faculty ratio, and graduation rate. Check out our methodology to find out what makes these universities
the best values. See if you agree. The slide show begins
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2008-2009 Top Ten Liberal Arts Colleges

2008-2009 Best Values in Public Colleges and Universities