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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Public | $26,415 | $15,634 | $55,939 | 64.7% | Value Score = earnings 22.4 + graduation 16.2 + net price 9.8 + total cost 6.7 + debt 5.6 = 60.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | Private For Profit | $18,768 | $9,597 | $44,409 | 57.2% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 14.3 + net price 11.8 + total cost 7.7 + debt 7.1 = 58.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope, WV | Private Nonprofit | $31,423 | $11,579 | $37,467 | 71.1% | Value Score = earnings 15.0 + graduation 17.8 + net price 11.1 + total cost 6.1 + debt 8.1 = 58.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | Public | $19,601 | $11,363 | $49,358 | 51% | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 12.8 + net price 11.2 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.9 = 57.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Public | $22,022 | $7,502 | $46,354 | 51.2% | Value Score = earnings 18.5 + graduation 12.8 + net price 12.5 + total cost 7.2 + debt 5.2 = 56.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Public | $20,018 | $9,032 | $46,857 | 44.3% | Value Score = earnings 18.7 + graduation 11.1 + net price 12.0 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.4 = 55.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Public | $23,809 | $15,366 | $43,296 | 59.5% | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 14.9 + net price 9.9 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.4 = 54.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Private Nonprofit | $48,190 | $18,083 | $51,593 | 57.1% | Value Score = earnings 20.6 + graduation 14.3 + net price 9.0 + total cost 4.0 + debt 5.5 = 53.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Concord University | Athens, WV | Public | $20,434 | $9,966 | $42,703 | 39% | Value Score = earnings 17.1 + graduation 9.7 + net price 11.7 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.8 = 52.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Private Nonprofit | $46,470 | $22,107 | $55,774 | 45.6% | Value Score = earnings 22.3 + graduation 11.4 + net price 7.6 + total cost 4.2 + debt 6.4 = 51.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| West Virginia State University | Institute, WV | Public | $19,772 | $11,139 | $40,492 | 39.2% | Value Score = earnings 16.2 + graduation 9.8 + net price 11.3 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.6 = 50.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Bluefield State University | Bluefield, WV | Public | $21,839 | $13,684 | $38,217 | 37% | Value Score = earnings 15.3 + graduation 9.3 + net price 10.4 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.6 = 48.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Glenville State University | Glenville, WV | Public | $23,591 | $14,006 | $39,315 | 33.9% | Value Score = earnings 15.7 + graduation 8.5 + net price 10.3 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.8 = 48.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Private Nonprofit | $42,504 | $20,503 | $57,949 | 23.3% | Value Score = earnings 23.2 + graduation 5.8 + net price 8.2 + total cost 4.7 + debt 5.6 = 47.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | Private Nonprofit | $44,888 | $18,273 | $43,411 | 39.3% | Value Score = earnings 17.4 + graduation 9.8 + net price 8.9 + total cost 4.4 + debt 5.1 = 45.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Salem University | Salem, WV | Private For Profit | $18,650 | $12,303 | $34,642 | 19.9% | Value Score = earnings 13.9 + graduation 5.0 + net price 10.9 + total cost 7.7 + debt 7.9 = 45.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | Private Nonprofit | $50,758 | $18,605 | $44,512 | 46.8% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 11.7 + net price 8.8 + total cost 3.7 + debt 3.2 = 45.2/100. 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.