Best College Tuition List
See our college tuition list to help you choose the best college. College tuition rankings are shown for the top national and regional universities and colleges, and those with the best financial aid packages.
Last updated on November 25, 2023 by College Financial Aid Advice.
College Tuition Rankings Best Value National Universities
Yale University, CT
Here are the top 10 National Universities based upon average discount from total cost for a recent year.
| University | % Students Receiving Financial Aid Based on Need | Average Cost after Aid | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 60% | $15,486 | MA |
| Yale University | 54% | $16,205 | CT |
| Princeton University | 59% | $17,614 | NJ |
| Stanford University | 50% | $18,593 | CA |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.I.T. | 58% | $19,957 | MA |
| Columbia University | 50% | $20,435 | NY |
| California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | 52% | $21,551 | CA |
| Dartmouth College | 50% | $21,587 | NH |
| Cornell University | 47% | $21,849 | NY |
| Brigham Young University | 48% | $12,367 | UT |
Here are the top 10 National Universities based upon average discount from total cost for a recent year.
| University | % Students Receiving Financial Aid Based on Need | Average Cost after Aid | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 60% | $15,486 | MA |
| Yale University | 54% | $16,205 | CT |
| Princeton University | 59% | $17,614 | NJ |
| Stanford University | 50% | $18,593 | CA |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.I.T. | 58% | $19,957 | MA |
| Columbia University | 50% | $20,435 | NY |
| California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | 52% | $21,551 | CA |
| Dartmouth College | 50% | $21,587 | NH |
| Cornell University | 47% | $21,849 | NY |
| Brigham Young University | 48% | $12,367 | UT |
College Tuition List Rankings Best National Universities
Harvard University, rated the best national university in the USA
| University | 2013-2014 Tuition and Fees | % Accepted | Type | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $40,170 | 7.8% | Private | NJ |
| Harvard University | $42,292 | 6.0% | Private | MA |
| Yale University | $44,000 | 7.0% | Private | CT |
| Columbia University | $49,138 | 7.4% | Private | NY |
| Stanford University | $43,245 | 6.6% | Private | CA |
| University of Chicago | $46,386 | 13.2% | Private | IL |
| Duke University | $45,476 | 13.4% | Private | NC |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.I.T. | $43,498 | 8.9% | Private | MA |
| University of Pennsylvania | $45,890 | 12.6% | Private | PA |
| California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | $41,538 | 11.8% | Private | CA |
| Dartmouth College | $46,752 | 9.8% | Private | NH |
| Johns Hopkins University | $45,470 | 17.7% | Private | MD |
| Northwestern University | $45,527 | 15.3% | Private | IL |
| Brown University | $45,612 | 9.6% | Private | RI |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $44,841 | 17.9% | Private | MO |
| Cornell University | $45,359 | 16.6% | Private | NY |
| Vanderbilt University | $42,978 | 14.2% | Private | TN |
| Rice University | $38,941 | 16.7% | Private | TX |
| University of Notre Dame | $44,605 | 23.3% | Private | IN |
| Emory University | $44,008 | 26.3% | Private | GA |
For the full college tuition rankings by U.S. News and World Report, see colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com.
| University | 2013-2014 Tuition and Fees | % Accepted | Type | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $40,170 | 7.8% | Private | NJ |
| Harvard University | $42,292 | 6.0% | Private | MA |
| Yale University | $44,000 | 7.0% | Private | CT |
| Columbia University | $49,138 | 7.4% | Private | NY |
| Stanford University | $43,245 | 6.6% | Private | CA |
| University of Chicago | $46,386 | 13.2% | Private | IL |
| Duke University | $45,476 | 13.4% | Private | NC |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.I.T. | $43,498 | 8.9% | Private | MA |
| University of Pennsylvania | $45,890 | 12.6% | Private | PA |
| California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | $41,538 | 11.8% | Private | CA |
| Dartmouth College | $46,752 | 9.8% | Private | NH |
| Johns Hopkins University | $45,470 | 17.7% | Private | MD |
| Northwestern University | $45,527 | 15.3% | Private | IL |
| Brown University | $45,612 | 9.6% | Private | RI |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $44,841 | 17.9% | Private | MO |
| Cornell University | $45,359 | 16.6% | Private | NY |
| Vanderbilt University | $42,978 | 14.2% | Private | TN |
| Rice University | $38,941 | 16.7% | Private | TX |
| University of Notre Dame | $44,605 | 23.3% | Private | IN |
| Emory University | $44,008 | 26.3% | Private | GA |
For the full college tuition rankings by U.S. News and World Report, see colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com.
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