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 Mississippi | University, MS | Public | $28,660 | $13,314 | $50,994 | 71.7% | Value Score = earnings 20.4 + graduation 17.9 + net price 10.6 + total cost 6.4 + debt 5.6 = 61.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Public | $29,267 | $17,595 | $51,513 | 66.7% | Value Score = earnings 20.6 + graduation 16.7 + net price 9.1 + total cost 6.3 + debt 5.3 = 58.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | Public | $22,225 | $12,411 | $46,128 | 46.8% | Value Score = earnings 18.5 + graduation 11.7 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.3 = 54.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | Private Nonprofit | $29,651 | $14,258 | $43,087 | 59.8% | Value Score = earnings 17.2 + graduation 14.9 + net price 10.2 + total cost 6.3 + debt 5.5 = 54.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | Public | $22,445 | $13,540 | $41,991 | 48.1% | Value Score = earnings 16.8 + graduation 12.0 + net price 10.5 + total cost 7.2 + debt 5.7 = 52.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | Public | $23,751 | $13,265 | $36,421 | 57.4% | Value Score = earnings 14.6 + graduation 14.3 + net price 10.6 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.1 = 51.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Public | $26,566 | $21,708 | $44,140 | 49.1% | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 12.3 + net price 7.8 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.9 = 50.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | Private Nonprofit | $39,793 | $15,676 | $46,440 | 48.5% | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 12.1 + net price 9.8 + total cost 5.0 + debt 4.7 = 50.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Mississippi Christian University | Clinton, MS | Private Nonprofit | $41,214 | $27,712 | $47,485 | 59.3% | Value Score = earnings 19.0 + graduation 14.8 + net price 5.8 + total cost 4.8 + debt 4.9 = 49.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | Private Nonprofit | $60,061 | $26,034 | $53,848 | 57.1% | Value Score = earnings 21.5 + graduation 14.3 + net price 6.3 + total cost 2.5 + debt 4.4 = 49.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | Blue Mountain, MS | Private Nonprofit | $33,197 | $24,016 | $40,421 | 54.8% | Value Score = earnings 16.2 + graduation 13.7 + net price 7.0 + total cost 5.9 + debt 6.1 = 48.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Public | $32,415 | $23,836 | $39,060 | 50.9% | Value Score = earnings 15.6 + graduation 12.7 + net price 7.1 + total cost 5.9 + debt 2.9 = 44.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | Public | $21,154 | $9,686 | $31,919 | 26.8% | Value Score = earnings 12.8 + graduation 6.7 + net price 11.8 + total cost 7.4 + debt 4.5 = 43.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Tougaloo College | Tougaloo, MS | Private Nonprofit | $24,239 | $17,043 | $34,724 | 33.1% | Value Score = earnings 13.9 + graduation 8.3 + net price 9.3 + total cost 7.0 + debt 3.4 = 41.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Rust College | Holly Springs, MS | Private Nonprofit | $23,107 | $12,587 | $32,275 | 11.8% | Value Score = earnings 12.9 + graduation 2.9 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.1 = 39.8/100. 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.