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
Search inside the table, click any column heading to sort, and open individual college profiles for more detail.
| University | Location | Type | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | Public | $30,111 | $14,967 | $62,668 | 68% | Value Score = earnings 25.1 + graduation 17.0 + net price 10.0 + total cost 6.2 + debt 6.1 = 64.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Public | $29,423 | $16,674 | $59,979 | 67.5% | Value Score = earnings 24.0 + graduation 16.9 + net price 9.4 + total cost 6.3 + debt 6.1 = 62.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Public | $29,933 | $14,158 | $54,384 | 61.3% | Value Score = earnings 21.8 + graduation 15.3 + net price 10.3 + total cost 6.3 + debt 6.3 = 59.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe, AZ | Private For Profit | $38,153 | $31,681 | $34,657 | 88.9% | Value Score = earnings 13.9 + graduation 22.2 + net price 4.4 + total cost 5.2 + debt 7.3 = 53.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Prescott College | Prescott, AZ | Private Nonprofit | $48,532 | $22,583 | $42,359 | 55.6% | Value Score = earnings 16.9 + graduation 13.9 + net price 7.5 + total cost 3.9 + debt 6.4 = 48.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Crestpoint University | Phoenix, AZ | Private For Profit | $19,927 | $15,670 | $42,269 | 33% | Value Score = earnings 16.9 + graduation 8.3 + net price 9.8 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.0 = 48.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Private Nonprofit | $32,702 | $22,472 | $42,186 | 43.5% | Value Score = earnings 16.9 + graduation 10.9 + net price 7.5 + total cost 5.9 + debt 6.4 = 47.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Arizona Christian University | Glendale, AZ | Private Nonprofit | $54,792 | $32,839 | $51,612 | 39.9% | Value Score = earnings 20.6 + graduation 10.0 + net price 4.1 + total cost 3.2 + debt 8.2 = 46.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Private For Profit | $19,909 | $13,520 | $37,752 | 20.8% | Value Score = earnings 15.1 + graduation 5.2 + net price 10.5 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.2 = 43.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| American InterContinental University System | Chandler, AZ | Private For Profit | $22,256 | $15,172 | $36,144 | 8.5% | Value Score = earnings 14.5 + graduation 2.1 + net price 9.9 + total cost 7.2 + debt 7.3 = 41.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus | Chandler, AZ | Public | $37,594 | $31,266 | $35,404 | 10.7% | Value Score = earnings 14.2 + graduation 2.7 + net price 4.6 + total cost 5.3 + debt 7.3 = 34.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
How to Use This Page
- Start with the search box if you already know a college name.
- Use the sort dropdown to change the default ranking method.
- Click a college name to open the profile page with charts and budget tools.
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.