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.
Interactive Table
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| University | Location | Type | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Grantham | LIttle Rock, AR | Public | $15,318 | $8,370 | $63,496 | 43% | Value Score = earnings 25.4 + graduation 10.8 + net price 12.2 + total cost 8.1 + debt 7.6 = 64.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Public | $27,767 | $18,209 | $58,191 | 70.5% | Value Score = earnings 23.3 + graduation 17.6 + net price 8.9 + total cost 6.5 + debt 5.5 = 61.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Private Nonprofit | $44,710 | $20,397 | $53,907 | 71.8% | Value Score = earnings 21.6 + graduation 17.9 + net price 8.2 + total cost 4.4 + debt 5.1 = 57.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Hendrix College | Conway, AR | Private Nonprofit | $55,013 | $24,149 | $60,376 | 72.4% | Value Score = earnings 24.2 + graduation 18.1 + net price 7.0 + total cost 3.1 + debt 4.4 = 56.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | Private Nonprofit | $39,534 | $22,130 | $52,876 | 68.8% | Value Score = earnings 21.2 + graduation 17.2 + net price 7.6 + total cost 5.1 + debt 3.8 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | Public | $25,029 | $16,511 | $45,938 | 53.5% | Value Score = earnings 18.4 + graduation 13.4 + net price 9.5 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.3 = 54.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | Public | $25,082 | $12,366 | $42,617 | 55.4% | Value Score = earnings 17.0 + graduation 13.9 + net price 10.9 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.7 = 54.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Private Nonprofit | $47,321 | $22,409 | $51,673 | 61.4% | Value Score = earnings 20.7 + graduation 15.4 + net price 7.5 + total cost 4.1 + debt 5.7 = 53.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR | Public | $24,951 | $14,027 | $42,386 | 48.8% | Value Score = earnings 17.0 + graduation 12.2 + net price 10.3 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.4 = 52.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of the Ozarks | Clarksville, AR | Private Nonprofit | $38,666 | $17,360 | $44,384 | 51.5% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 12.9 + net price 9.2 + total cost 5.2 + debt 6.9 = 51.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Public | $22,519 | $17,248 | $45,265 | 41.7% | Value Score = earnings 18.1 + graduation 10.4 + net price 9.3 + total cost 7.2 + debt 5.9 = 50.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | Private Nonprofit | $30,605 | $12,287 | $46,789 | 34.1% | Value Score = earnings 18.7 + graduation 8.5 + net price 10.9 + total cost 6.2 + debt 6.3 = 50.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Lyon College | Batesville, AR | Private Nonprofit | $44,978 | $19,616 | $44,232 | 46.8% | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 11.7 + net price 8.5 + total cost 4.4 + debt 6.9 = 49.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | Public | $21,129 | $12,653 | $35,550 | 40.4% | Value Score = earnings 14.2 + graduation 10.1 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.4 + debt 5.9 = 48.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Ecclesia College | Springdale, AR | Private Nonprofit | $31,571 | $22,075 | $40,650 | 40% | Value Score = earnings 16.3 + graduation 10.0 + net price 7.6 + total cost 6.1 + debt 7.4 = 47.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | Public | $27,385 | $23,405 | $43,459 | 37.3% | Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 9.3 + net price 7.2 + total cost 6.6 + debt 6.6 = 47.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Crowley's Ridge College | Paragould, AR | Private Nonprofit | $27,340 | $16,315 | $39,533 | 35.9% | Value Score = earnings 15.8 + graduation 9.0 + net price 9.6 + total cost 6.6 + debt 6.0 = 46.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR | Private Nonprofit | $28,136 | $14,224 | $38,427 | 30.4% | Value Score = earnings 15.4 + graduation 7.6 + net price 10.3 + total cost 6.5 + debt 5.8 = 45.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge, AR | Private Nonprofit | $33,597 | $15,745 | $38,484 | 25.6% | Value Score = earnings 15.4 + graduation 6.4 + net price 9.8 + total cost 5.8 + debt 7.3 = 44.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Arkansas Baptist College | Little Rock, AR | Private Nonprofit | $23,060 | $10,627 | $28,418 | 7.4% | Value Score = earnings 11.4 + graduation 1.8 + net price 11.5 + total cost 7.1 + debt 7.6 = 39.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
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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.