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For in-state students, and even some out-of-state students, public universities are usually far less expensive than private institutions. The difference in price doesn't mean that value is lost. On the contrary, some of the most prestigious schools in the United States, from the West Coast to the East Coast, are public universities, and many are conducting cutting-edge research that will fuel the technologies of tomorrow. And, in some cases, the return on investment is greater for those attending public programs. But which public colleges have proved their value the most? 45. Oregon Institute of Technology!!