With college costs rising, it's important to make every dollar count.

That's why we at The Princeton Review have worked to expand our wildly-popular Best Value Colleges listpublished annuallyin partnership with USA TODAYinto this comprehensive guidebook! Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of the 150 best-buy schools and learn what it takes to get into them.

Information on WHAT MAKES A BEST VALUE SCHOOL and why these 150 are our top picks, based on over 30 data points covering academics, cost of attendance, financial aid, and much more
In-depth profiles of the TOP 75 PUBLIC AND 75 PRIVATE SCHOOLS that offer fantastic value for their price tags,with essential info on their costs, selectivity, classes, and facilities
Introductory chapters with ADVICE ON ADMISSIONS and finding the best school for you
INDEXES by cost and location
A bonus section with the TOP 10 TUITION-FREE SCHOOLS

With the 2013 edition of The Best Value Colleges, you'll get everything you need to find a schoolwith quality academics, reasonabletuition, andgreat financial aid. Remember: No one knows colleges like The Princeton Review!