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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $88,741 | $40,815 | $103,494 | 94.8% | Value Score = earnings 40.0 + graduation 23.7 + net price 1.4 + total cost 0.0 + debt 6.1 = 71.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $83,856 | $36,586 | $90,873 | 84% | Value Score = earnings 36.3 + graduation 21.0 + net price 2.8 + total cost 0.0 + debt 4.4 = 64.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $75,481 | $29,561 | $73,250 | 79.5% | Value Score = earnings 29.3 + graduation 19.9 + net price 5.1 + total cost 0.6 + debt 3.6 = 58.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $33,903 | $9,302 | $53,804 | 49.3% | Value Score = earnings 21.5 + graduation 12.3 + net price 11.9 + total cost 5.8 + debt 4.5 = 56.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| American University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $76,058 | $41,943 | $77,370 | 75.5% | Value Score = earnings 30.9 + graduation 18.9 + net price 1.0 + total cost 0.5 + debt 4.4 = 55.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $54,630 | $50,539 | $63,066 | 70% | Value Score = earnings 25.2 + graduation 17.5 + net price 0.0 + total cost 3.2 + debt 4.5 = 50.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $40,374 | $15,845 | $43,101 | 47.3% | Value Score = earnings 17.2 + graduation 11.8 + net price 9.7 + total cost 5.0 + debt 6.4 = 50.1/100. 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.