Main College Cost Directory 2026
U.S. College Cost Directory
Use this directory as the main starting point for comparing U.S. colleges by tuition, total cost, net price, median earnings, graduation rate, and value score.
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| University | Location | Type | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Public | $34,919 | $24,323 | $65,337 | 82% | Value Score = earnings 26.1 + graduation 20.5 + net price 6.9 + total cost 5.6 + debt 4.9 = 64.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Public | $27,392 | $18,796 | $61,767 | 64.3% | Value Score = earnings 24.7 + graduation 16.1 + net price 8.7 + total cost 6.6 + debt 6.0 = 62.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Public | $33,382 | $22,420 | $59,221 | 73.4% | Value Score = earnings 23.7 + graduation 18.3 + net price 7.5 + total cost 5.8 + debt 4.9 = 60.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Public | $28,145 | $18,749 | $54,501 | 64.2% | Value Score = earnings 21.8 + graduation 16.1 + net price 8.8 + total cost 6.5 + debt 5.5 = 58.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | Private For Profit | $18,226 | $14,580 | $63,534 | 33.3% | 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. |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Public | $23,786 | $12,170 | $45,415 | 54.9% | Value Score = earnings 18.2 + graduation 13.7 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.5 = 55.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private Nonprofit | $57,456 | $32,622 | $58,469 | 77% | Value Score = earnings 23.4 + graduation 19.3 + net price 4.1 + total cost 2.8 + debt 5.5 = 55.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Public | $24,257 | $14,279 | $45,235 | 54.7% | Value Score = earnings 18.1 + graduation 13.7 + net price 10.2 + total cost 7.0 + debt 6.0 = 55.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Public | $25,476 | $17,648 | $49,379 | 52.7% | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 13.2 + net price 9.1 + total cost 6.8 + debt 4.9 = 53.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Public | $27,398 | $17,683 | $42,957 | 54.1% | Value Score = earnings 17.2 + graduation 13.5 + net price 9.1 + total cost 6.6 + debt 5.4 = 51.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | Public | $23,165 | $16,527 | $42,062 | 50.3% | Value Score = earnings 16.8 + graduation 12.6 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.4 = 51.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | Private Nonprofit | $39,936 | $20,449 | $51,500 | 52.1% | Value Score = earnings 20.6 + graduation 13.0 + net price 8.2 + total cost 5.0 + debt 3.9 = 50.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | Public | $22,758 | $12,684 | $44,232 | 34.7% | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 8.7 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.3 = 50.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Public | $21,353 | $13,224 | $44,391 | 32.6% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 8.2 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.3 = 50.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Private Nonprofit | $41,115 | $22,382 | $43,611 | 56.9% | Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 14.2 + net price 7.5 + total cost 4.9 + debt 4.6 = 48.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | Private Nonprofit | $40,908 | $22,566 | $49,601 | 48% | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 12.0 + net price 7.5 + total cost 4.9 + debt 4.3 = 48.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Private Nonprofit | $43,454 | $35,013 | $49,641 | 55% | Value Score = earnings 19.9 + graduation 13.7 + net price 3.3 + total cost 4.6 + debt 3.9 = 45.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | Private Nonprofit | $37,626 | $22,085 | $43,457 | 37.4% | Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 9.4 + net price 7.6 + total cost 5.3 + debt 5.7 = 45.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | Private Nonprofit | $40,176 | $25,669 | $42,488 | 44.6% | Value Score = earnings 17.0 + graduation 11.2 + net price 6.4 + total cost 5.0 + debt 3.9 = 43.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | Public | $27,153 | $17,621 | $40,628 | 24% | Value Score = earnings 16.3 + graduation 6.0 + net price 9.1 + total cost 6.6 + debt 5.3 = 43.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Talladega College | Talladega, AL | Private Nonprofit | $25,185 | $15,560 | $32,229 | 30.9% | Value Score = earnings 12.9 + graduation 7.7 + net price 9.8 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.7 = 43.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | Private Nonprofit | $26,107 | $15,258 | $35,421 | 25% | Value Score = earnings 14.2 + graduation 6.3 + net price 9.9 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.4 = 42.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| United States Sports University | Daphne, AL | Private Nonprofit | $32,606 | $24,076 | $55,257 | N/A | Value Score = earnings 22.1 + graduation 0.0 + net price 7.0 + total cost 5.9 + debt 6.9 = 41.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | Public | $23,586 | $20,435 | $34,502 | 30.3% | Value Score = earnings 13.8 + graduation 7.6 + net price 8.2 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.0 = 41.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Miles College | Fairfield, AL | Private Nonprofit | $21,154 | $14,271 | $32,627 | 15.8% | Value Score = earnings 13.1 + graduation 4.0 + net price 10.2 + total cost 7.4 + debt 5.5 = 40.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
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