Tuition Comparison 2026
Compare in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, total cost, net price, median earnings, and value score across U.S. colleges.
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| Rank | University | Location | Type | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | Kings Point, NY | Public | $895 | $895 | $9,168 | $6,174 | $90,610 | Value Score = earnings 36.2 + graduation 20.6 + net price 12.9 + total cost 8.9 + debt 8.1 = 86.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 2 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | Public | $3,268 | $10,588 | $13,956 | $6,842 | $34,996 | Value Score = earnings 14.0 + graduation 9.0 + net price 12.7 + total cost 8.3 + debt 7.5 = 51.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 3 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | Public | $3,336 | $10,656 | $12,719 | $5,012 | $40,251 | Value Score = earnings 16.1 + graduation 6.3 + net price 13.3 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.9 = 52.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 4 | Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music | San Juan, PR | Public | $3,370 | $3,850 | $12,920 | $7,260 | $19,474 | Value Score = earnings 7.8 + graduation 16.7 + net price 12.6 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.5 = 52.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 5 | Gordon State College | Barnesville, GA | Public | $3,628 | $10,948 | $14,771 | $8,105 | $37,871 | Value Score = earnings 15.1 + graduation 5.1 + net price 12.3 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.5 = 48.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | Public | $3,648 | $7,648 | $17,261 | $10,260 | $43,407 | Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 10.9 + net price 11.6 + total cost 7.8 + debt 5.6 = 53.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 7 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC | Public | $4,353 | $8,353 | $16,652 | $7,892 | $40,144 | Value Score = earnings 16.1 + graduation 9.6 + net price 12.4 + total cost 7.9 + debt 5.5 = 51.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 8 | Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | Public | $4,532 | $13,844 | $22,547 | $15,844 | $47,730 | Value Score = earnings 19.1 + graduation 5.4 + net price 9.7 + total cost 7.2 + debt 7.4 = 48.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 9 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Public | $4,630 | $8,630 | $19,992 | $13,315 | $49,458 | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 15.1 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.6 = 58.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public | $4,879 | $17,324 | $21,522 | $8,752 | $56,746 | Value Score = earnings 22.7 + graduation 15.6 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.4 = 64.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 11 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Public | $5,038 | $16,390 | $19,617 | $12,361 | $40,863 | Value Score = earnings 16.3 + graduation 6.3 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.5 + debt 7.3 = 48.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 12 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | Public | $5,180 | $16,532 | $17,415 | $8,365 | $49,179 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 10.0 + net price 12.2 + total cost 7.8 + debt 5.2 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 13 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA | Public | $5,220 | $16,572 | $20,484 | $12,019 | $48,757 | Value Score = earnings 19.5 + graduation 10.2 + net price 11.0 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.9 = 55.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 14 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | Public | $5,274 | $5,274 | $21,637 | $17,936 | $48,992 | Value Score = earnings 19.6 + graduation 12.3 + net price 9.0 + total cost 7.3 + debt 7.7 = 55.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 15 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Public | $5,285 | $16,503 | $18,177 | $9,823 | $50,135 | Value Score = earnings 20.1 + graduation 9.3 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.7 + debt 7.2 = 56.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 16 | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | Public | $5,354 | $5,354 | $17,710 | $10,680 | $30,512 | Value Score = earnings 12.2 + graduation 13.0 + net price 11.4 + total cost 7.8 + debt 8.7 = 53.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 17 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | Cayey, PR | Public | $5,354 | $5,354 | $15,909 | $10,176 | $30,958 | Value Score = earnings 12.4 + graduation 12.5 + net price 11.6 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.6 = 53.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 18 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | San Juan, PR | Public | $5,354 | $5,354 | $15,118 | $9,175 | $35,723 | Value Score = earnings 14.3 + graduation 12.6 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.1 + debt 8.4 = 55.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 19 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | Ponce, PR | Public | $5,354 | $5,354 | $17,193 | $10,990 | $31,394 | Value Score = earnings 12.6 + graduation 11.5 + net price 11.3 + total cost 7.9 + debt 8.4 = 51.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 20 | University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | Humacao, PR | Public | $5,364 | $5,364 | $19,547 | $12,675 | $29,521 | Value Score = earnings 11.8 + graduation 11.8 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.6 + debt 8.4 = 50.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 21 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | Public | $5,526 | $16,932 | $19,879 | $10,338 | $36,666 | Value Score = earnings 14.7 + graduation 10.3 + net price 11.6 + total cost 7.5 + debt 4.6 = 48.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 22 | Albany State University | Albany, GA | Public | $5,656 | $17,008 | $19,333 | $11,898 | $40,674 | Value Score = earnings 16.3 + graduation 7.8 + net price 11.0 + total cost 7.6 + debt 6.6 = 49.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 23 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Public | $5,656 | $18,786 | $25,720 | $11,297 | $61,675 | Value Score = earnings 24.7 + graduation 21.4 + net price 11.2 + total cost 6.8 + debt 5.4 = 69.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 24 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,742 | $5,742 | $16,057 | $8,742 | $24,776 | Value Score = earnings 9.9 + graduation 10.7 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 49.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 25 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,742 | $5,742 | $16,051 | $8,726 | $23,204 | Value Score = earnings 9.3 + graduation 9.5 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.0 + debt 9.0 = 47.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 26 | Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | Public | $5,750 | $19,043 | $17,191 | $8,172 | $37,981 | Value Score = earnings 15.2 + graduation 7.0 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.9 + debt 5.3 = 47.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 27 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Mercedita, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,065 | $9,026 | $26,721 | Value Score = earnings 10.7 + graduation 10.4 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.6 = 49.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 28 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | San German, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,380 | $9,148 | $25,416 | Value Score = earnings 10.2 + graduation 10.8 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.0 = 48.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 29 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,625 | $9,217 | $24,539 | Value Score = earnings 9.8 + graduation 9.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.9 + debt 8.1 = 47.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 30 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | Fajardo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,190 | $9,230 | $23,132 | Value Score = earnings 9.3 + graduation 9.4 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 47.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 31 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | San Juan, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,837 | $9,788 | $30,821 | Value Score = earnings 12.3 + graduation 9.7 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.9 + debt 7.5 = 49.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 32 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,324 | $9,284 | $29,936 | Value Score = earnings 12.0 + graduation 8.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 49.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 33 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | Public | $5,785 | $17,725 | $23,970 | $13,739 | $44,349 | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 13.3 + net price 10.4 + total cost 7.0 + debt 4.9 = 53.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 34 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public | $5,808 | $17,736 | $24,008 | $15,048 | $57,552 | Value Score = earnings 23.0 + graduation 13.1 + net price 10.0 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.9 = 59.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 35 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | Public | $5,898 | $17,610 | $21,676 | $13,115 | $44,544 | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 10.4 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.7 = 51.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 36 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Public | $5,923 | $17,741 | $19,909 | $12,569 | $48,928 | Value Score = earnings 19.6 + graduation 11.9 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.9 = 55.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 37 | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | Public | $5,954 | $5,954 | $14,498 | $7,765 | $27,997 | Value Score = earnings 11.2 + graduation 11.6 + net price 12.4 + total cost 8.2 + debt 8.4 = 51.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 38 | University of the Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | Public | $5,957 | $16,557 | $17,771 | $7,469 | $38,681 | Value Score = earnings 15.5 + graduation 7.1 + net price 12.5 + total cost 7.8 + debt 7.3 = 50.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 39 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, OK | Public | $5,970 | $11,664 | $18,672 | $10,104 | $44,358 | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 7.6 + net price 11.6 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.9 = 51.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 40 | Universidad Central de Bayamon | Bayamón, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,986 | $5,986 | $12,976 | $4,827 | $25,021 | Value Score = earnings 10.0 + graduation 8.6 + net price 13.4 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.9 = 48.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 41 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Public | $6,022 | $17,734 | $24,430 | $15,267 | $53,236 | Value Score = earnings 21.3 + graduation 13.7 + net price 9.9 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.6 = 57.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 42 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | Public | $6,088 | $17,800 | $21,981 | $12,786 | $49,587 | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 10.9 + net price 10.7 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.7 = 54.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 43 | University of Guam | Mangilao, GU | Public | $6,110 | $11,414 | $14,961 | $8,598 | $35,946 | Value Score = earnings 14.4 + graduation 9.2 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.1 + debt 6.4 = 50.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 44 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Public | $6,118 | $25,162 | $20,807 | $12,568 | $54,560 | Value Score = earnings 21.8 + graduation 14.4 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.6 = 61.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 45 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | Public | $6,124 | $17,836 | $20,801 | $10,945 | $49,361 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 10.6 + net price 11.4 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.1 = 55.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 46 | Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, NC | Public | $6,126 | $16,782 | $23,147 | $13,479 | $45,344 | Value Score = earnings 18.1 + graduation 11.7 + net price 10.5 + total cost 7.1 + debt 4.7 = 52.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 47 | University of Puerto Rico | Bayamon, PR | Public | $6,284 | $6,284 | $12,501 | $8,484 | $34,409 | Value Score = earnings 13.8 + graduation 9.3 + net price 12.2 + total cost 8.4 + debt 8.4 = 52.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 48 | University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Public | $6,360 | $19,241 | $19,947 | $9,364 | $49,137 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 14.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.3 = 60.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 49 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Public | $6,368 | $22,467 | $23,133 | $10,411 | $58,308 | Value Score = earnings 23.3 + graduation 19.5 + net price 11.5 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.7 = 67.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 50 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Public | $6,381 | $28,659 | $22,523 | $6,541 | $71,588 | Value Score = earnings 28.6 + graduation 22.8 + net price 12.8 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.0 = 77.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 51 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Public | $6,389 | $20,793 | $20,983 | $10,154 | $56,343 | Value Score = earnings 22.5 + graduation 17.3 + net price 11.6 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.6 = 65.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 52 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | Santurce, PR | Private Nonprofit | $6,410 | $6,410 | $19,728 | $12,924 | $31,754 | Value Score = earnings 12.7 + graduation 13.0 + net price 10.7 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.8 = 50.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 53 | University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Public | $6,410 | $17,324 | $22,859 | $9,812 | $57,743 | Value Score = earnings 23.1 + graduation 19.2 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.7 = 66.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 54 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | Public | $6,536 | $10,536 | $17,701 | $6,364 | $40,026 | Value Score = earnings 16.0 + graduation 10.9 + net price 12.9 + total cost 7.8 + debt 6.4 = 53.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 55 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public | $6,565 | $18,964 | $21,462 | $9,288 | $60,249 | Value Score = earnings 24.1 + graduation 18.6 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.9 = 67.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 56 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie, HI | Private Nonprofit | $6,630 | $6,630 | $25,098 | $16,774 | $52,064 | Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 13.2 + net price 9.4 + total cost 6.9 + debt 8.4 = 58.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 57 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Ponce, PR | Private Nonprofit | $6,650 | $6,650 | $20,508 | $13,192 | $24,908 | Value Score = earnings 10.0 + graduation 12.1 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.8 = 46.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 58 | Universidad Teologica del Caribe | Trujillo Alto, PR | Private Nonprofit | $6,660 | $6,660 | $11,510 | $9,045 | $23,536 | Value Score = earnings 9.4 + graduation 9.7 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.6 + debt 8.4 = 48.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 59 | The University of Montana-Western | Dillon, MT | Public | $6,670 | $20,130 | $21,403 | $16,558 | $43,229 | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 12.8 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.6 = 53.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 60 | Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Private Nonprofit | $6,688 | $6,688 | $22,690 | $15,564 | $75,790 | Value Score = earnings 30.3 + graduation 20.2 + net price 9.8 + total cost 7.2 + debt 7.6 = 75.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 61 | North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | Public | $6,699 | $19,735 | $26,556 | $15,359 | $42,968 | Value Score = earnings 17.2 + graduation 10.4 + net price 9.9 + total cost 6.7 + debt 3.7 = 47.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 62 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | Private For Profit | $6,760 | $6,760 | $18,226 | $14,580 | $63,534 | Value Score = earnings 25.4 + graduation 8.3 + net price 10.1 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.0 = 57.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 63 | Nevada State University | Henderson, NV | Public | $6,765 | $21,833 | $23,718 | $14,068 | $53,166 | Value Score = earnings 21.3 + graduation 8.4 + net price 10.3 + total cost 7.0 + debt 6.4 = 53.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 64 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | Public | $6,813 | $20,673 | $20,427 | $10,846 | $44,440 | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 14.3 + net price 11.4 + total cost 7.4 + debt 4.0 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 65 | Carolina College of Biblical Studies | Fayetteville, NC | Private Nonprofit | $6,906 | $6,906 | $24,267 | $21,322 | $24,581 | Value Score = earnings 9.8 + graduation 0.0 + net price 7.9 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.0 = 29.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 66 | New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | Public | $6,916 | $29,944 | $24,449 | $7,195 | $48,082 | Value Score = earnings 19.2 + graduation 16.7 + net price 12.6 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.6 = 62.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 67 | Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Public | $6,962 | $21,192 | $19,416 | $10,462 | $50,296 | Value Score = earnings 20.1 + graduation 15.2 + net price 11.5 + total cost 7.6 + debt 7.8 = 62.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 68 | Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Public | $6,982 | $21,875 | $16,578 | $12,664 | $49,505 | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 10.3 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.9 + debt 7.0 = 55.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 69 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis, MO | Public | $7,008 | $11,640 | $21,493 | $9,922 | $31,088 | Value Score = earnings 12.4 + graduation 6.9 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.1 = 44.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 70 | Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria, LA | Public | $7,050 | $14,650 | $15,550 | $7,065 | $42,205 | Value Score = earnings 16.9 + graduation 8.6 + net price 12.6 + total cost 8.1 + debt 7.0 = 53.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 71 | Cameron University | Lawton, OK | Public | $7,095 | $16,515 | $19,862 | $10,912 | $40,118 | Value Score = earnings 16.0 + graduation 7.7 + net price 11.4 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.9 = 49.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 72 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | Public | $7,100 | $14,024 | $23,748 | $9,977 | $46,490 | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 6.6 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.5 = 49.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 73 | Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Public | $7,106 | $15,419 | $21,967 | $16,261 | $47,601 | Value Score = earnings 19.0 + graduation 14.0 + net price 9.6 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.0 = 55.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 74 | Texas A&M University-Victoria | Victoria, TX | Public | $7,149 | $16,989 | $21,401 | $8,109 | $54,467 | Value Score = earnings 21.8 + graduation 6.6 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.1 = 54.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 75 | California State University-Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA | Public | $7,159 | $19,759 | $23,561 | $9,849 | $62,152 | Value Score = earnings 24.9 + graduation 12.8 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.4 = 62.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 76 | California State University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public | $7,160 | $19,760 | $18,403 | $3,967 | $59,211 | Value Score = earnings 23.7 + graduation 13.2 + net price 13.7 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.6 = 64.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 77 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | Public | $7,194 | $9,174 | $18,940 | $4,904 | $38,550 | Value Score = earnings 15.4 + graduation 11.3 + net price 13.4 + total cost 7.6 + debt 6.9 = 54.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 78 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Public | $7,239 | $22,492 | $23,010 | $15,435 | $57,289 | Value Score = earnings 22.9 + graduation 17.2 + net price 9.9 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.3 = 62.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 79 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Public | $7,277 | $24,152 | $26,547 | $20,109 | $54,967 | Value Score = earnings 22.0 + graduation 17.6 + net price 8.3 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.7 = 60.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 80 | Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Public | $7,280 | $22,897 | $20,054 | $16,524 | $44,296 | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 7.5 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.5 + debt 7.1 = 49.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 81 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,332 | $15,282 | $14,110 | $5,127 | $49,365 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 5.4 + net price 13.3 + total cost 8.2 + debt 8.0 = 54.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 82 | CUNY City College | New York, NY | Public | $7,340 | $15,290 | $14,403 | $3,776 | $66,039 | Value Score = earnings 26.4 + graduation 14.2 + net price 13.7 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.2 = 69.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 83 | California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | Public | $7,350 | $19,950 | $20,095 | $7,000 | $61,244 | Value Score = earnings 24.5 + graduation 14.2 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.4 = 65.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 84 | California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Public | $7,350 | $19,950 | $22,679 | $10,440 | $64,403 | Value Score = earnings 25.8 + graduation 17.2 + net price 11.5 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.5 = 68.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 85 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,352 | $15,302 | $14,771 | $5,718 | $46,498 | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 4.9 + net price 13.1 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.9 = 52.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 86 | CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | Public | $7,358 | $15,308 | $14,330 | $4,456 | $56,945 | Value Score = earnings 22.8 + graduation 8.1 + net price 13.5 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.9 = 60.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 87 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Public | $7,361 | $23,638 | $23,867 | $15,739 | $55,146 | Value Score = earnings 22.1 + graduation 15.7 + net price 9.8 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.0 = 59.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 88 | CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | Public | $7,382 | $15,332 | $13,905 | $2,984 | $63,163 | Value Score = earnings 25.3 + graduation 14.2 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.3 + debt 7.5 = 69.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 89 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx, NY | Public | $7,410 | $15,360 | $14,121 | $3,148 | $58,013 | Value Score = earnings 23.2 + graduation 12.8 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.6 = 65.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 90 | New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas, NM | Public | $7,416 | $12,336 | $20,868 | $14,838 | $45,937 | Value Score = earnings 18.4 + graduation 6.5 + net price 10.1 + total cost 7.4 + debt 7.3 = 49.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 91 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | Public | $7,449 | $20,049 | $23,191 | $8,615 | $57,162 | Value Score = earnings 22.9 + graduation 10.7 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.6 = 59.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 92 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,452 | $15,402 | $14,151 | $3,103 | $60,752 | Value Score = earnings 24.3 + graduation 13.5 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.4 = 67.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 93 | California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public | $7,458 | $20,058 | $20,485 | $7,021 | $59,115 | Value Score = earnings 23.6 + graduation 14.2 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.6 = 64.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 94 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, NY | Public | $7,464 | $15,414 | $14,170 | $3,033 | $75,971 | Value Score = earnings 30.4 + graduation 18.0 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.1 = 77.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 95 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York, NY | Public | $7,470 | $15,420 | $14,212 | $3,203 | $56,195 | Value Score = earnings 22.5 + graduation 14.0 + net price 13.9 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.4 = 66.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 96 | California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Public | $7,470 | $20,070 | $18,269 | $6,555 | $62,951 | Value Score = earnings 25.2 + graduation 17.5 + net price 12.8 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.6 = 69.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 97 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | Public | $7,490 | $15,440 | $14,795 | $5,579 | $53,501 | Value Score = earnings 21.4 + graduation 8.5 + net price 13.1 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.5 = 58.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 98 | University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville, NC | Public | $7,501 | $24,849 | $21,685 | $12,250 | $44,030 | Value Score = earnings 17.6 + graduation 13.6 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.0 = 55.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 99 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public | $7,518 | $7,518 | $19,461 | $7,022 | $47,477 | Value Score = earnings 19.0 + graduation 9.4 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.6 + debt 5.7 = 54.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 100 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | Public | $7,530 | $16,740 | $18,594 | $8,039 | $45,079 | Value Score = earnings 18.0 + graduation 7.9 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.7 + debt 7.0 = 52.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
How to Use This Page
- Use tuition for a narrow price comparison.
- Use total cost and net price for budget planning.
- Check in-state versus out-of-state assumptions.
Method Notes
Use the table as a starting point, then review each college profile for cost, net price, earnings, debt, graduation rate, and fit.
Figures are designed for comparison and may not match a student’s final bill. Residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees, course load, and family income can change the real cost.