Lowest Net Price 2026
This page ranks colleges by reported net price, which can be more useful than sticker price when estimating affordability after aid.
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| Rank | University | Location | Type | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Houston, TX | Private Nonprofit | $9,350 | $9,350 | $11,523 | $672 | $39,260 | Value Score = earnings 15.7 + graduation 10.0 + net price 14.8 + total cost 8.6 + debt 5.8 = 54.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 2 | San Diego Christian College | Santee, CA | Private Nonprofit | $28,012 | $28,012 | $31,745 | $992 | $49,766 | Value Score = earnings 19.9 + graduation 4.9 + net price 14.7 + total cost 6.0 + debt 6.3 = 51.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 3 | Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield, IL | Private Nonprofit | $12,320 | $12,320 | $16,515 | $2,835 | $46,989 | Value Score = earnings 18.8 + graduation 11.5 + net price 14.1 + total cost 7.9 + debt 4.4 = 56.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | Public | $7,382 | $15,332 | $13,905 | $2,984 | $63,163 | Value Score = earnings 25.3 + graduation 14.2 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.3 + debt 7.5 = 69.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 5 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, NY | Public | $7,464 | $15,414 | $14,170 | $3,033 | $75,971 | Value Score = earnings 30.4 + graduation 18.0 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.1 = 77.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,452 | $15,402 | $14,151 | $3,103 | $60,752 | Value Score = earnings 24.3 + graduation 13.5 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.4 = 67.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 7 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx, NY | Public | $7,410 | $15,360 | $14,121 | $3,148 | $58,013 | Value Score = earnings 23.2 + graduation 12.8 + net price 14.0 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.6 = 65.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 8 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York, NY | Public | $7,470 | $15,420 | $14,212 | $3,203 | $56,195 | Value Score = earnings 22.5 + graduation 14.0 + net price 13.9 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.4 = 66.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 9 | Texas A & M International University | Laredo, TX | Public | $7,894 | $19,454 | $15,558 | $3,637 | $48,386 | Value Score = earnings 19.4 + graduation 11.6 + net price 13.8 + total cost 8.1 + debt 6.9 = 59.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 10 | CUNY City College | New York, NY | Public | $7,340 | $15,290 | $14,403 | $3,776 | $66,039 | Value Score = earnings 26.4 + graduation 14.2 + net price 13.7 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.2 = 69.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 11 | California State University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public | $7,160 | $19,760 | $18,403 | $3,967 | $59,211 | Value Score = earnings 23.7 + graduation 13.2 + net price 13.7 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.6 = 64.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 12 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | Public | $8,424 | $22,811 | $11,837 | $3,968 | $49,917 | Value Score = earnings 20.0 + graduation 11.4 + net price 13.7 + total cost 8.5 + debt 7.1 = 60.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 13 | CUNY Queens College | Queens, NY | Public | $7,538 | $15,488 | $14,367 | $4,195 | $62,763 | Value Score = earnings 25.1 + graduation 13.3 + net price 13.6 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.5 = 67.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 14 | CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | Public | $7,358 | $15,308 | $14,330 | $4,456 | $56,945 | Value Score = earnings 22.8 + graduation 8.1 + net price 13.5 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.9 = 60.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 15 | California State University-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Public | $8,093 | $20,693 | $17,427 | $4,564 | $59,977 | Value Score = earnings 24.0 + graduation 13.7 + net price 13.5 + total cost 7.8 + debt 6.4 = 65.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 16 | Universidad Central de Bayamon | Bayamón, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,986 | $5,986 | $12,976 | $4,827 | $25,021 | Value Score = earnings 10.0 + graduation 8.6 + net price 13.4 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.9 = 48.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 17 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | Public | $9,987 | $19,827 | $16,830 | $4,831 | $49,620 | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 12.7 + net price 13.4 + total cost 7.9 + debt 7.3 = 61.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 18 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | Public | $7,194 | $9,174 | $18,940 | $4,904 | $38,550 | Value Score = earnings 15.4 + graduation 11.3 + net price 13.4 + total cost 7.6 + debt 6.9 = 54.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 19 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | Public | $3,336 | $10,656 | $12,719 | $5,012 | $40,251 | Value Score = earnings 16.1 + graduation 6.3 + net price 13.3 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.9 = 52.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 20 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,332 | $15,282 | $14,110 | $5,127 | $49,365 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 5.4 + net price 13.3 + total cost 8.2 + debt 8.0 = 54.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 21 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary, IN | Public | $8,424 | $22,811 | $13,989 | $5,130 | $43,361 | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 9.3 + net price 13.3 + total cost 8.3 + debt 6.4 = 54.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 22 | Humphreys University | Stockton, CA | Private Nonprofit | $13,500 | $13,500 | $20,918 | $5,524 | $39,248 | Value Score = earnings 15.7 + graduation 15.4 + net price 13.2 + total cost 7.4 + debt 2.9 = 54.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 23 | Wilberforce University | Wilberforce, OH | Private Nonprofit | $16,448 | $16,448 | $25,676 | $5,567 | $38,298 | Value Score = earnings 15.3 + graduation 3.0 + net price 13.1 + total cost 6.8 + debt 6.6 = 44.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 24 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | Public | $7,490 | $15,440 | $14,795 | $5,579 | $53,501 | Value Score = earnings 21.4 + graduation 8.5 + net price 13.1 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.5 = 58.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 25 | California State University-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Public | $8,090 | $20,690 | $19,522 | $5,652 | $59,009 | Value Score = earnings 23.6 + graduation 12.5 + net price 13.1 + total cost 7.6 + debt 6.8 = 63.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 26 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | Public | $7,352 | $15,302 | $14,771 | $5,718 | $46,498 | Value Score = earnings 18.6 + graduation 4.9 + net price 13.1 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.9 = 52.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 27 | California State University-Stanislaus | Turlock, CA | Public | $8,246 | $20,846 | $19,739 | $6,067 | $63,188 | Value Score = earnings 25.3 + graduation 13.4 + net price 13.0 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.6 = 65.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 28 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN | Public | $8,675 | $16,094 | $15,571 | $6,079 | $48,318 | Value Score = earnings 19.3 + graduation 10.7 + net price 13.0 + total cost 8.1 + debt 6.3 = 57.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 29 | Berea College | Berea, KY | Private Nonprofit | $51,658 | $51,658 | $60,718 | $6,106 | $43,150 | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 14.6 + net price 13.0 + total cost 2.4 + debt 9.0 = 56.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 30 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Private Nonprofit | $62,688 | $62,688 | $84,040 | $6,128 | $110,066 | Value Score = earnings 40.0 + graduation 24.4 + net price 13.0 + total cost 0.0 + debt 7.1 = 84.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 31 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | Kings Point, NY | Public | $895 | $895 | $9,168 | $6,174 | $90,610 | Value Score = earnings 36.2 + graduation 20.6 + net price 12.9 + total cost 8.9 + debt 8.1 = 86.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 32 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | Public | $6,536 | $10,536 | $17,701 | $6,364 | $40,026 | Value Score = earnings 16.0 + graduation 10.9 + net price 12.9 + total cost 7.8 + debt 6.4 = 53.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 33 | Atlantic University | Guaynabo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $8,280 | $8,280 | $12,986 | $6,425 | $25,272 | Value Score = earnings 10.1 + graduation 9.9 + net price 12.9 + total cost 8.4 + debt 8.7 = 49.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 34 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Public | $6,381 | $28,659 | $22,523 | $6,541 | $71,588 | Value Score = earnings 28.6 + graduation 22.8 + net price 12.8 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.0 = 77.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 35 | California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Public | $7,470 | $20,070 | $18,269 | $6,555 | $62,951 | Value Score = earnings 25.2 + graduation 17.5 + net price 12.8 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.6 = 69.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 36 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Chickasha, OK | Public | $9,000 | $20,190 | $20,662 | $6,624 | $41,913 | Value Score = earnings 16.8 + graduation 11.0 + net price 12.8 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.9 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 37 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | Public | $3,268 | $10,588 | $13,956 | $6,842 | $34,996 | Value Score = earnings 14.0 + graduation 9.0 + net price 12.7 + total cost 8.3 + debt 7.5 = 51.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 38 | California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | Public | $7,350 | $19,950 | $20,095 | $7,000 | $61,244 | Value Score = earnings 24.5 + graduation 14.2 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.4 = 65.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 39 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint, MI | Public | $14,704 | $28,320 | $20,915 | $7,007 | $53,230 | Value Score = earnings 21.3 + graduation 10.1 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.4 + debt 4.7 = 56.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 40 | California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public | $7,458 | $20,058 | $20,485 | $7,021 | $59,115 | Value Score = earnings 23.6 + graduation 14.2 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.4 + debt 6.6 = 64.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 41 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public | $7,518 | $7,518 | $19,461 | $7,022 | $47,477 | 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. |
| 42 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle, ME | Public | $9,402 | $14,862 | $19,113 | $7,035 | $40,956 | Value Score = earnings 16.4 + graduation 12.9 + net price 12.7 + total cost 7.6 + debt 7.6 = 57.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 43 | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Gurabo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $7,750 | $7,750 | $14,224 | $7,051 | $26,223 | Value Score = earnings 10.5 + graduation 7.9 + net price 12.6 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.4 = 46.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 44 | Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria, LA | Public | $7,050 | $14,650 | $15,550 | $7,065 | $42,205 | 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. |
| 45 | Wiley University | Marshall, TX | Private Nonprofit | $12,500 | $12,500 | $19,097 | $7,092 | $33,159 | Value Score = earnings 13.3 + graduation 6.1 + net price 12.6 + total cost 7.6 + debt 5.2 = 44.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 46 | Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | Private Nonprofit | $12,076 | $12,076 | $19,001 | $7,099 | $35,594 | Value Score = earnings 14.2 + graduation 6.8 + net price 12.6 + total cost 7.6 + debt 5.1 = 46.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 47 | New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | Public | $6,916 | $29,944 | $24,449 | $7,195 | $48,082 | Value Score = earnings 19.2 + graduation 16.7 + net price 12.6 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.6 = 62.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 48 | Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music | San Juan, PR | Public | $3,370 | $3,850 | $12,920 | $7,260 | $19,474 | Value Score = earnings 7.8 + graduation 16.7 + net price 12.6 + total cost 8.4 + debt 7.5 = 52.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 49 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | Public | $8,092 | $8,673 | $15,055 | $7,413 | $44,933 | Value Score = earnings 18.0 + graduation 5.2 + net price 12.5 + total cost 8.1 + debt 7.9 = 51.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 50 | University of the Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | Public | $5,957 | $16,557 | $17,771 | $7,469 | $38,681 | Value Score = earnings 15.5 + graduation 7.1 + net price 12.5 + total cost 7.8 + debt 7.3 = 50.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 51 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | Public | $9,420 | $14,880 | $18,703 | $7,482 | $51,077 | Value Score = earnings 20.4 + graduation 9.9 + net price 12.5 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.3 = 56.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 52 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Public | $9,162 | $20,342 | $22,022 | $7,502 | $46,354 | 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. |
| 53 | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus | San Juan, PR | Private Nonprofit | $7,750 | $7,750 | $14,214 | $7,646 | $24,490 | Value Score = earnings 9.8 + graduation 7.7 + net price 12.5 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.1 = 45.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 54 | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | Carolina, PR | Private Nonprofit | $7,750 | $7,750 | $14,113 | $7,761 | $24,328 | Value Score = earnings 9.7 + graduation 8.6 + net price 12.4 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.1 = 46.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 55 | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | Public | $5,954 | $5,954 | $14,498 | $7,765 | $27,997 | Value Score = earnings 11.2 + graduation 11.6 + net price 12.4 + total cost 8.2 + debt 8.4 = 51.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 56 | Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | Public | $8,424 | $22,811 | $16,411 | $7,888 | $47,596 | Value Score = earnings 19.0 + graduation 9.8 + net price 12.4 + total cost 7.9 + debt 6.7 = 55.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 57 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC | Public | $4,353 | $8,353 | $16,652 | $7,892 | $40,144 | Value Score = earnings 16.1 + graduation 9.6 + net price 12.4 + total cost 7.9 + debt 5.5 = 51.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 58 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | Public | $7,530 | $16,740 | $18,594 | $8,039 | $45,079 | Value Score = earnings 18.0 + graduation 7.9 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.7 + debt 7.0 = 52.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 59 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | Public | $9,387 | $13,658 | $21,727 | $8,040 | $36,382 | Value Score = earnings 14.6 + graduation 8.0 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.5 = 48.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 60 | Gordon State College | Barnesville, GA | Public | $3,628 | $10,948 | $14,771 | $8,105 | $37,871 | Value Score = earnings 15.1 + graduation 5.1 + net price 12.3 + total cost 8.2 + debt 7.5 = 48.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 61 | Texas A&M University-Victoria | Victoria, TX | Public | $7,149 | $16,989 | $21,401 | $8,109 | $54,467 | Value Score = earnings 21.8 + graduation 6.6 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.1 = 54.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 62 | Indiana University-East | Richmond, IN | Public | $8,424 | $22,811 | $16,954 | $8,134 | $47,156 | Value Score = earnings 18.9 + graduation 9.9 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.9 + debt 6.6 = 55.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 63 | Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | Public | $5,750 | $19,043 | $17,191 | $8,172 | $37,981 | Value Score = earnings 15.2 + graduation 7.0 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.9 + debt 5.3 = 47.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 64 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Public | $11,088 | $21,912 | $19,725 | $8,191 | $50,220 | Value Score = earnings 20.1 + graduation 13.1 + net price 12.3 + total cost 7.5 + debt 5.7 = 58.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 65 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | Public | $5,180 | $16,532 | $17,415 | $8,365 | $49,179 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 10.0 + net price 12.2 + total cost 7.8 + debt 5.2 = 54.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 66 | University of Arkansas Grantham | LIttle Rock, AR | Public | $8,520 | $8,520 | $15,318 | $8,370 | $63,496 | Value Score = earnings 25.4 + graduation 10.8 + net price 12.2 + total cost 8.1 + debt 7.6 = 64.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 67 | Pillar College | Newark, NJ | Private Nonprofit | $25,900 | $25,900 | $38,047 | $8,470 | $45,577 | Value Score = earnings 18.2 + graduation 9.6 + net price 12.2 + total cost 5.2 + debt 4.9 = 50.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 68 | University of Puerto Rico | Bayamon, PR | Public | $6,284 | $6,284 | $12,501 | $8,484 | $34,409 | Value Score = earnings 13.8 + graduation 9.3 + net price 12.2 + total cost 8.4 + debt 8.4 = 52.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 69 | Western New Mexico University | Silver City, NM | Public | $7,856 | $14,342 | $21,562 | $8,522 | $39,095 | Value Score = earnings 15.6 + graduation 8.1 + net price 12.2 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.4 = 49.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 70 | University of Guam | Mangilao, GU | Public | $6,110 | $11,414 | $14,961 | $8,598 | $35,946 | Value Score = earnings 14.4 + graduation 9.2 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.1 + debt 6.4 = 50.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 71 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | Public | $7,449 | $20,049 | $23,191 | $8,615 | $57,162 | Value Score = earnings 22.9 + graduation 10.7 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.6 = 59.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 72 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Public | $14,778 | $14,778 | $27,048 | $8,624 | $54,735 | Value Score = earnings 21.9 + graduation 11.7 + net price 12.1 + total cost 6.6 + debt 5.6 = 57.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 73 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend, IN | Public | $8,424 | $22,811 | $17,364 | $8,653 | $44,947 | Value Score = earnings 18.0 + graduation 10.0 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.8 + debt 6.6 = 54.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 74 | East Central University | Ada, OK | Public | $8,032 | $17,842 | $18,459 | $8,683 | $44,962 | Value Score = earnings 18.0 + graduation 8.6 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.7 + debt 6.8 = 53.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 75 | Brescia University | Owensboro, KY | Private Nonprofit | $31,550 | $31,550 | $44,328 | $8,709 | $45,500 | Value Score = earnings 18.2 + graduation 13.4 + net price 12.1 + total cost 4.5 + debt 4.2 = 52.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 76 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,742 | $5,742 | $16,051 | $8,726 | $23,204 | Value Score = earnings 9.3 + graduation 9.5 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.0 + debt 9.0 = 47.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 77 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,742 | $5,742 | $16,057 | $8,742 | $24,776 | Value Score = earnings 9.9 + graduation 10.7 + net price 12.1 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 49.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 78 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public | $4,879 | $17,324 | $21,522 | $8,752 | $56,746 | Value Score = earnings 22.7 + graduation 15.6 + net price 12.1 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.4 = 64.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 79 | University of Minnesota-Morris | Morris, MN | Public | $14,526 | $16,710 | $27,039 | $8,837 | $50,919 | Value Score = earnings 20.4 + graduation 15.6 + net price 12.1 + total cost 6.6 + debt 6.5 = 61.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 80 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Public | $8,183 | $25,307 | $23,274 | $8,889 | $39,067 | Value Score = earnings 15.6 + graduation 13.8 + net price 12.0 + total cost 7.1 + debt 7.1 = 55.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 81 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Mercedita, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,065 | $9,026 | $26,721 | Value Score = earnings 10.7 + graduation 10.4 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.6 = 49.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 82 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | Public | $8,708 | $18,924 | $20,018 | $9,032 | $46,857 | 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. |
| 83 | Universidad Teologica del Caribe | Trujillo Alto, PR | Private Nonprofit | $6,660 | $6,660 | $11,510 | $9,045 | $23,536 | Value Score = earnings 9.4 + graduation 9.7 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.6 + debt 8.4 = 48.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 84 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Public | $9,900 | $19,836 | $23,485 | $9,096 | $44,737 | Value Score = earnings 17.9 + graduation 15.3 + net price 12.0 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.7 = 58.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 85 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | Public | $15,262 | $23,188 | $25,182 | $9,120 | $58,612 | Value Score = earnings 23.4 + graduation 14.4 + net price 12.0 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.2 = 61.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 86 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | San German, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,380 | $9,148 | $25,416 | Value Score = earnings 10.2 + graduation 10.8 + net price 12.0 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.0 = 48.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 87 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | San Juan, PR | Public | $5,354 | $5,354 | $15,118 | $9,175 | $35,723 | Value Score = earnings 14.3 + graduation 12.6 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.1 + debt 8.4 = 55.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 88 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise, VA | Public | $11,780 | $28,010 | $26,593 | $9,210 | $45,325 | Value Score = earnings 18.1 + graduation 11.8 + net price 11.9 + total cost 6.7 + debt 6.9 = 55.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 89 | American Baptist College | Nashville, TN | Private Nonprofit | $13,604 | $13,604 | $27,044 | $9,216 | $41,216 | Value Score = earnings 16.5 + graduation 9.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 6.6 + debt 4.6 = 49.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 90 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,625 | $9,217 | $24,539 | Value Score = earnings 9.8 + graduation 9.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.9 + debt 8.1 = 47.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 91 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | Fajardo, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,190 | $9,230 | $23,132 | Value Score = earnings 9.3 + graduation 9.4 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 47.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 92 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | Private Nonprofit | $5,780 | $5,780 | $16,324 | $9,284 | $29,936 | Value Score = earnings 12.0 + graduation 8.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 8.0 + debt 8.4 = 49.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 93 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public | $6,565 | $18,964 | $21,462 | $9,288 | $60,249 | Value Score = earnings 24.1 + graduation 18.6 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.9 = 67.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 94 | Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Private Nonprofit | $26,610 | $26,610 | $33,903 | $9,302 | $53,804 | Value Score = earnings 21.5 + graduation 12.3 + net price 11.9 + total cost 5.8 + debt 4.5 = 56.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 95 | California State University-East Bay | Hayward, CA | Public | $7,583 | $20,183 | $22,850 | $9,320 | $71,401 | Value Score = earnings 28.6 + graduation 12.0 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.4 = 66.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 96 | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Jackson, KY | Private Nonprofit | $10,360 | $10,360 | $16,603 | $9,337 | $21,256 | Value Score = earnings 8.5 + graduation 16.1 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.9 + debt 8.4 = 52.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 97 | California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Public | $8,018 | $20,618 | $22,945 | $9,338 | $64,876 | Value Score = earnings 26.0 + graduation 14.1 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.1 + debt 6.4 = 65.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 98 | University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Public | $6,360 | $19,241 | $19,947 | $9,364 | $49,137 | Value Score = earnings 19.7 + graduation 14.7 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.3 = 60.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 99 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Public | $8,905 | $18,745 | $22,254 | $9,366 | $49,652 | Value Score = earnings 19.9 + graduation 9.3 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.2 + debt 6.4 = 54.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| 100 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Public | $9,744 | $25,502 | $19,836 | $9,403 | $50,923 | Value Score = earnings 20.4 + graduation 12.5 + net price 11.9 + total cost 7.5 + debt 6.4 = 58.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
How to Use This Page
- Start with net price for affordability.
- Use total cost to understand the full annual budget.
- Review earnings and graduation rate before shortlisting.
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.