Ranking
Best Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Colleges in Indiana 2026
Purdue University Northwest leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 19.87 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.
7 Indiana colleges offering Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $6,079
- Top earnings 10y
- $77,235
- Public / Private
- 5 / 2
Purdue University Northwest
A+- ROI score
- 19.87
- Net price
- $6,079
- Earnings 10y
- $48,318
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
Purdue University-Main Campus
A- ROI score
- 12.40
- Net price
- $14,600
- Earnings 10y
- $72,424
- Acceptance
- 49.9%
Indiana University-Bloomington
B- ROI score
- 9.80
- Net price
- $16,264
- Earnings 10y
- $63,742
- Acceptance
- 78.2%
Purdue University Fort Wayne
B- ROI score
- 8.71
- Net price
- $13,171
- Earnings 10y
- $45,872
- Acceptance
- 83.9%
Ball State University
B- ROI score
- 8.67
- Net price
- $14,940
- Earnings 10y
- $51,833
- Acceptance
- 85.5%
Butler University
D- ROI score
- 5.36
- Net price
- $36,041
- Earnings 10y
- $77,235
- Acceptance
- 85.1%
Earlham College
D- ROI score
- 5.14
- Net price
- $24,714
- Earnings 10y
- $50,797
- Acceptance
- 73.1%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Indiana schools with positive Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.99 (5 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Indiana colleges are in this list?
7 Indiana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.