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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public | $34,705 | $19,151 | $61,251 | 68.8% | Value Score = earnings 24.5 + graduation 17.2 + net price 8.6 + total cost 5.7 + debt 6.3 = 62.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | Public | $24,280 | $11,864 | $52,279 | 63.8% | Value Score = earnings 20.9 + graduation 16.0 + net price 11.0 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.7 = 60.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA | Private Nonprofit | $28,490 | $18,552 | $59,419 | 45.5% | Value Score = earnings 23.8 + graduation 11.4 + net price 8.8 + total cost 6.4 + debt 5.2 = 55.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA | Public | $23,481 | $12,947 | $45,454 | 53.8% | Value Score = earnings 18.2 + graduation 13.5 + net price 10.7 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.2 = 55.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA | Public | $24,932 | $13,466 | $46,769 | 54.2% | Value Score = earnings 18.7 + graduation 13.6 + net price 10.5 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.7 = 55.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Public | $24,884 | $13,530 | $47,089 | 52.6% | Value Score = earnings 18.8 + graduation 13.2 + net price 10.5 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.7 = 55.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville, LA | Private Nonprofit | $33,791 | $13,113 | $51,700 | 43.9% | Value Score = earnings 20.7 + graduation 11.0 + net price 10.6 + total cost 5.8 + debt 6.9 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public | $22,810 | $12,493 | $46,453 | 47% | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 11.8 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.3 = 54.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | Public | $23,604 | $13,154 | $46,482 | 45.4% | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 11.4 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.0 + debt 6.8 = 54.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public | $19,461 | $7,022 | $47,477 | 37.5% | Value Score = earnings 19.0 + graduation 9.4 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.6 + debt 5.7 = 54.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public | $23,431 | $12,384 | $47,872 | 38% | Value Score = earnings 19.1 + graduation 9.5 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.9 = 53.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Private Nonprofit | $40,434 | $17,127 | $52,184 | 48.6% | Value Score = earnings 20.9 + graduation 12.1 + net price 9.3 + total cost 4.9 + debt 6.0 = 53.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria, LA | Public | $15,550 | $7,065 | $42,205 | 34.2% | Value Score = earnings 16.9 + graduation 8.6 + net price 12.6 + total cost 8.1 + debt 7.0 = 53.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Private Nonprofit | $87,004 | $39,949 | $63,268 | 86.1% | Value Score = earnings 25.3 + graduation 21.5 + net price 1.7 + total cost 0.0 + debt 4.5 = 53.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA | Private Nonprofit | $27,541 | $15,635 | $49,316 | 48.6% | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 12.1 + net price 9.8 + total cost 6.6 + debt 4.4 = 52.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | Public | $25,431 | $13,606 | $47,021 | 43.2% | Value Score = earnings 18.8 + graduation 10.8 + net price 10.5 + total cost 6.8 + debt 5.7 = 52.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Private Nonprofit | $64,157 | $23,696 | $52,927 | 59% | Value Score = earnings 21.2 + graduation 14.8 + net price 7.1 + total cost 2.0 + debt 4.7 = 49.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Private Nonprofit | $60,620 | $23,624 | $50,330 | 56.2% | Value Score = earnings 20.1 + graduation 14.1 + net price 7.1 + total cost 2.4 + debt 5.6 = 49.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public | $26,341 | $20,077 | $43,371 | 27.1% | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 6.8 + net price 8.3 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.6 = 44.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | Public | $25,367 | $19,809 | $41,109 | 36.2% | Value Score = earnings 16.4 + graduation 9.0 + net price 8.4 + total cost 6.8 + debt 3.0 = 43.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | Private Nonprofit | $39,202 | $22,094 | $39,196 | 43.3% | Value Score = earnings 15.7 + graduation 10.8 + net price 7.6 + total cost 5.1 + debt 3.4 = 42.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public | $23,905 | $14,810 | $34,042 | 13.1% | Value Score = earnings 13.6 + graduation 3.3 + net price 10.1 + total cost 7.0 + debt 4.4 = 38.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
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Method Notes
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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.