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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | Public | $32,446 | $14,091 | $78,466 | 85.2% | Value Score = earnings 31.4 + graduation 21.3 + net price 10.3 + total cost 5.9 + debt 6.5 = 75.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Public | $27,648 | $14,971 | $68,905 | 60.5% | Value Score = earnings 27.6 + graduation 15.1 + net price 10.0 + total cost 6.5 + debt 5.8 = 65.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Public | $30,359 | $21,193 | $62,569 | 64.6% | Value Score = earnings 25.0 + graduation 16.2 + net price 7.9 + total cost 6.2 + debt 6.1 = 61.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Private Nonprofit | $73,178 | $35,119 | $78,892 | 86.3% | Value Score = earnings 31.6 + graduation 21.6 + net price 3.3 + total cost 0.9 + debt 4.1 = 61.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | Private Nonprofit | $62,459 | $19,589 | $66,990 | 68.6% | Value Score = earnings 26.8 + graduation 17.1 + net price 8.5 + total cost 2.2 + debt 5.1 = 59.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | Public | $28,816 | $18,476 | $61,580 | 53.6% | Value Score = earnings 24.6 + graduation 13.4 + net price 8.8 + total cost 6.4 + debt 6.3 = 59.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Private Nonprofit | $72,124 | $34,662 | $75,272 | 75.5% | Value Score = earnings 30.1 + graduation 18.9 + net price 3.4 + total cost 1.0 + debt 5.2 = 58.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Private Nonprofit | $78,092 | $33,313 | $67,589 | 80.5% | Value Score = earnings 27.0 + graduation 20.1 + net price 3.9 + total cost 0.2 + debt 6.6 = 57.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | Public | $24,478 | $13,886 | $57,897 | 43.5% | Value Score = earnings 23.2 + graduation 10.9 + net price 10.4 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.0 = 57.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | Private Nonprofit | $50,501 | $22,288 | $54,914 | 70.8% | Value Score = earnings 22.0 + graduation 17.7 + net price 7.6 + total cost 3.7 + debt 5.7 = 56.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | Private Nonprofit | $56,826 | $24,488 | $64,506 | 62% | Value Score = earnings 25.8 + graduation 15.5 + net price 6.8 + total cost 2.9 + debt 5.2 = 56.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Heritage University | Toppenish, WA | Private Nonprofit | $31,209 | $14,598 | $49,416 | 53.7% | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 13.4 + net price 10.1 + total cost 6.1 + debt 6.6 = 56.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | Private Nonprofit | $45,903 | $23,329 | $61,885 | 59.9% | Value Score = earnings 24.8 + graduation 15.0 + net price 7.2 + total cost 4.3 + debt 4.5 = 55.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Redmond, WA | Private For Profit | $55,588 | $44,446 | $79,878 | 61% | Value Score = earnings 32.0 + graduation 15.2 + net price 0.2 + total cost 3.1 + debt 4.0 = 54.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Private Nonprofit | $68,516 | $26,534 | $58,561 | 70.9% | Value Score = earnings 23.4 + graduation 17.7 + net price 6.2 + total cost 1.4 + debt 4.9 = 53.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Private Nonprofit | $78,378 | $38,394 | $69,594 | 68% | Value Score = earnings 27.8 + graduation 17.0 + net price 2.2 + total cost 0.2 + debt 4.5 = 51.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | Private Nonprofit | $62,449 | $28,119 | $62,092 | 51.9% | Value Score = earnings 24.8 + graduation 13.0 + net price 5.6 + total cost 2.2 + debt 5.5 = 51.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | Public | $28,477 | $24,319 | $45,320 | 40.7% | Value Score = earnings 18.1 + graduation 10.2 + net price 6.9 + total cost 6.4 + debt 5.7 = 47.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Faith International University | Tacoma, WA | Private Nonprofit | $31,368 | $22,662 | $51,006 | 25% | Value Score = earnings 20.4 + graduation 6.3 + net price 7.4 + total cost 6.1 + debt 6.4 = 46.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Northwest College of Art & Design | Tacoma, WA | Private For Profit | $30,038 | $16,418 | $31,167 | 57.7% | Value Score = earnings 12.5 + graduation 14.4 + net price 9.5 + total cost 6.2 + debt 1.7 = 44.4/100. 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.