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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Public | $26,751 | $18,059 | $61,945 | 68.8% | Value Score = earnings 24.8 + graduation 17.2 + net price 9.0 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.6 = 63.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Private Nonprofit | $40,764 | $35,764 | $52,304 | 100% | Value Score = earnings 20.9 + graduation 25.0 + net price 3.1 + total cost 4.9 + debt 7.3 = 61.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Public | $27,402 | $19,406 | $57,262 | 71.1% | Value Score = earnings 22.9 + graduation 17.8 + net price 8.5 + total cost 6.6 + debt 5.1 = 60.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Public | $22,099 | $15,784 | $50,579 | 56.6% | Value Score = earnings 20.2 + graduation 14.1 + net price 9.7 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.0 = 57.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Public | $21,780 | $13,194 | $51,532 | 51% | Value Score = earnings 20.6 + graduation 12.8 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.8 = 57.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Public | $21,512 | $15,280 | $49,774 | 53% | Value Score = earnings 19.9 + graduation 13.2 + net price 9.9 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.4 = 56.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Public | $21,967 | $16,261 | $47,601 | 56.1% | 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. |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Public | $19,909 | $12,569 | $48,928 | 47.7% | 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. |
| Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | Private Nonprofit | $50,918 | $25,301 | $63,855 | 57.8% | Value Score = earnings 25.5 + graduation 14.4 + net price 6.6 + total cost 3.6 + debt 4.7 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Private Nonprofit | $46,489 | $19,971 | $55,041 | 52.8% | Value Score = earnings 22.0 + graduation 13.2 + net price 8.3 + total cost 4.2 + debt 5.6 = 53.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | Private Nonprofit | $48,728 | $22,519 | $59,483 | 47.8% | Value Score = earnings 23.8 + graduation 11.9 + net price 7.5 + total cost 3.9 + debt 5.8 = 52.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe, KS | Private Nonprofit | $57,355 | $32,165 | $62,972 | 53.6% | Value Score = earnings 25.2 + graduation 13.4 + net price 4.3 + total cost 2.8 + debt 6.3 = 52.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Private Nonprofit | $52,206 | $27,891 | $53,175 | 61.6% | Value Score = earnings 21.3 + graduation 15.4 + net price 5.7 + total cost 3.5 + debt 4.7 = 50.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | Private Nonprofit | $47,437 | $22,671 | $51,152 | 48.6% | Value Score = earnings 20.5 + graduation 12.2 + net price 7.4 + total cost 4.1 + debt 5.7 = 49.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS | Private Nonprofit | $34,466 | $24,213 | $48,860 | 44.3% | Value Score = earnings 19.5 + graduation 11.1 + net price 6.9 + total cost 5.7 + debt 6.3 = 49.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro, KS | Private Nonprofit | $50,350 | $20,205 | $54,058 | 33.7% | Value Score = earnings 21.6 + graduation 8.4 + net price 8.3 + total cost 3.7 + debt 6.0 = 48.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson, KS | Private Nonprofit | $33,327 | $11,404 | $44,468 | 27% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 6.7 + net price 11.2 + total cost 5.8 + debt 5.5 = 47.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Private Nonprofit | $47,185 | $22,371 | $45,846 | 41.3% | Value Score = earnings 18.3 + graduation 10.3 + net price 7.5 + total cost 4.1 + debt 6.6 = 46.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Private Nonprofit | $50,482 | $27,715 | $52,113 | 43.4% | Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 10.8 + net price 5.8 + total cost 3.7 + debt 5.0 = 46.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Southwestern College | Winfield, KS | Private Nonprofit | $58,432 | $29,824 | $55,646 | 35.7% | Value Score = earnings 22.3 + graduation 8.9 + net price 5.1 + total cost 2.7 + debt 6.4 = 45.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| McPherson College | McPherson, KS | Private Nonprofit | $50,611 | $26,441 | $52,084 | 33.9% | Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 8.5 + net price 6.2 + total cost 3.7 + debt 6.0 = 45.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | Private Nonprofit | $53,738 | $27,686 | $49,694 | 35.7% | Value Score = earnings 19.9 + graduation 8.9 + net price 5.8 + total cost 3.3 + debt 7.3 = 45.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | Private Nonprofit | $51,856 | $27,963 | $55,552 | 27.9% | Value Score = earnings 22.2 + graduation 7.0 + net price 5.7 + total cost 3.5 + debt 6.4 = 44.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton, KS | Private Nonprofit | $52,193 | $32,917 | $49,898 | 41.1% | Value Score = earnings 20.0 + graduation 10.3 + net price 4.0 + total cost 3.5 + debt 6.6 = 44.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Barclay College | Haviland, KS | Private Nonprofit | $42,890 | $29,290 | $36,355 | 32.3% | Value Score = earnings 14.5 + graduation 8.1 + net price 5.2 + total cost 4.6 + debt 3.1 = 35.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
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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.