Several prominent institutions of higher learning – like Notre Dame, Northwestern, the University of Chicago, Amherst, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – aren’t up to Haverford College’s par.

According to Natalie Sportelli of Forbes, Haverford ranks 15th among the magazine’s “Top 25 Most Expensive Schools Worth Every Penny.”

“Students weigh a number of factors when choosing their colleges,” writes Sportelli. “They’ll consider location, size, academic reputation, presence of Greek life, athletics, and more. Ever present, however, as they make their final decisions, will be the total cost of attending.

“So, what if your top choice school is also the most expensive on your list? How can you justify your choice to your parents and yourself? And, down the road, feel better about making payments on your (seemingly endless) loan bills?”

Forbes took a look at the highest-ranking Best Value colleges that also charge the most for attendance.

While these schools are pricey, they also have the highest payoff: Students graduate on time and make higher post-graduation earnings (according to College Scorecard and PayScale data).

Click here to read more about Haverford College’s rank in Forbes.