US Distance Learning Only Colleges List

Distance Learning gives good chance for higher and further education to everyone who works and cannot attend offline classes. Most of colleges in US have the distance learning classes, but some of them require to attend one or few time offline classes or to visit the school for executive reasons.

On the other hand, 'Distance Learning Only' schools (also known as online school), recently opened, gives opportunity that students can get online degree without any school visiting or .

There are 40 distance learning only schools over US. For detail school information, just follow link on school name.


US Distance Learning Only Colleges List
Location
School Type
Degree Offer
Campus Setting
Laguna Hills, CA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS
Not Avaliable
Chicago, IL
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Saint Joseph, MO
Private (for-profit), 2 but less than 4-year
2 Year Cert, AS
City - Small (population of less than 100,000)
Hoffman Estates, IL
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, MS
Rural - Fringe
Charles Town, WV
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS
Town - Distant
Phoenix, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, MS, Other
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Denver, CO
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, MS, Other
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Glendora, CA
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS
Not Avaliable
New Britain, CT
Public, 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Kansas City, MO
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
2 Year Cert, BS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Colorado Springs, CO
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Orange Beach, AL
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Other
Rural - Distant
Louisville, KY
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
2 Year Cert, AS, BS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Chicago, IL
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Albany, NY
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS
City - Small (population of less than 100,000)
Hyden, KY
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
MS, Post MS
Rural - Remote
Kansas City, MO
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Salt Lake City, UT
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, MS
Not Avaliable
Tampa, FL
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Providence, RI
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
BS
City - Midsize (population of 100,000 - 250,000)
Visalia, CA
Private (for-profit), 2 but less than 4-year
2 Year Cert, AS
City - Midsize (population of 100,000 - 250,000)
Savannah, GA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, MS
Not Avaliable
Pittsburgh, PA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
2 Year Cert, AS, BS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Phoenix, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Other
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Ottawa, KS
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, MS
Town - Distant
Phoenix, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Oklahoma City, OK
Private (for-profit), 2-year or Less
2 Year Cert
Not Avaliable
Centennial, CO
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Davenport, IA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, 2 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS
City - Small (population of less than 100,000)
Phoenix, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS
Not Avaliable
Boston, MA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Prescott Valley, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, MS, Other
Rural - Fringe
Freeland, WA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
MS
Not Avaliable
Heathrow, FL
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
AS, BS
Not Avaliable
Washington, DC
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, 2 Year Cert, AS, BS, Post BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Santa Ana, CA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
1 Year Cert, AS, BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Cypress, CA
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, MS, Other
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Minneapolis, MN
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, Post BS, MS, Post MS, Other
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Salt Lake City, UT
Private (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
BS, Post BS, MS
Sub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Phoenix, AZ
Private (for-profit), 4-year or High
2 Year Cert, AS, BS, MS
City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)

Top 10 US National Liberal Arts College Tuition and Financial Aids

US-NEWS announced the National Liberal Arts College Rankings. Next table shows top 10 National Liberal Arts colleges and their institutional characteristics.


Top 10 Liberal Arts College Information
LocationSchool TypeDegree OfferCampus SettingCompus Housing Distance Learning
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBS, MSTown - DistantYesNo
Amherst CollegeAmherst, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSTown - FringeYesNo
Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)YesNo
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBS, MS, OtherRural - FringeYesNo
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)YesNo
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MEPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSTown - DistantYesNo
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)YesNo
Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MNPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSTown - DistantYesNo
Haverford CollegeHaverford, PAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBSSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)YesNo
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighBS, MSSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)YesNo

Tuition comparison among those colleges are shown in next table and charts. In fact, in-state and out-of state tuition of those colleges are same. So, we just show in-state tuition and living cost on the chart and table.

2012 Top National Liberal Arts Colleges Tuition Comparison

You can see various charts and tables about tuition and financial aids of those colleges at Liberal Arts College Tuition Comparison .

2012 Top 10 National Liberal Arts Colleges Tuition Comparison Summary Table
School NameLocationTuitionFeesBooks & Supplies Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Amherst College Amherst, Massachusetts$ 42,170$ 42,170$ 728$ 1,000$ 13,000N/A
Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine$ 42,386$ 42,386$ 430$ 820$ 12,904N/A
Carleton College Northfield, Minnesota$ 42,690$ 42,690$ 252$ 730$ 12,668N/A
Claremont McKenna College Claremont, California$ 41,995$ 41,995$ 245$ 900$ 14,725$ 14,931
Haverford College Haverford, Pennsylvania$ 41,830$ 41,830$ 378$ 1,194$ 14,310N/A
Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont$ 42,048$ 42,048$ 380$ 1,000$ 13,622N/A
Pomona College Claremont, California$ 39,572$ 39,572$ 310$ 900$ 14,536N/A
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania$ 40,816$ 40,816$ 334$ 1,150$ 13,595N/A
Wellesley College Wellesley, Massachusetts$ 40,410$ 40,410$ 250$ 800$ 13,840$ 3,050
Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts$ 42,938$ 42,938$ 252$ 800$ 13,151N/A
Average$ 41,686$ 41,686$ 356$ 929$ 13,635$ 8,991

2012 New York State Colleges Tuition Analysis and Comparison

In New York State, there are 427 Colleges and Universities.
by college type,
  • 115 Public Colleges
  • 357 Private College
by college degree,
  • 339 Certificate Programs (Any Type) Schools
  • 156 Associate Degree
  • 200 Bachelor Degree
  • 163 Master Degree
  • 68 Doctorate (Any Type)
  • 161 Online Degree Offer
by college level,
  • 129 Less than 2 year colleges
  • 108 2-4 years colleges 
  • 235 4 years or high colleges.

Next table shows 2012 average tuition and living costs of colleges located in NY state.
2012 New York State Colleges Tuition
In-StateOut-0f-State
TuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$ 14,981$ 779$ 1,052$ 12,201$ 16,492$ 779$ 1,052$ 12,201
Graduate$ 16,048$ 779$ 1,052$ 12,201$ 17,341$ 779$ 1,052$ 12,201

Next chart visualizes the average tuition of NY state colleges. You can see various graphic charts of tuition, living costs, financial aids, and other cost related data at New York State College Tuition Page.

2012 New York State Colleges Tuition Graph


In addition, tuition summary table for NY state colleges shows average tuition of every schools located in NY state. You can set various filter to find your schools in that page.

And you can see detail information of each college in NY state at NY state college search result page.

Statistics for 2012 Private Colleges - Tuition, Financial Aids, Total Expenses

It is investigated that 5,520 colleges, universities, or other higher educational institutional are known as public school over 50 states and other areas in US.


General analysis shows:

By school level
  • 2 year or less : 1,828 schools
  • 2 year but less than 4 year: 1,277 schools
  • 4 year or high: 2,415 schools
By degree offer
  • Certificate Program: 4,180 schools
  • Associate Degree: 1,986 schools
  • Bachelor's Degree: 2,060 schools
  • Master's Degree: 1,481 schools
  • Doctorate Degree: 392 schools

In addition, we've analyzed average tuition, other expenses, and financial aids amount. Following table and chart show the overview of private college tuition and other expenses in 2012.

2012 Private College Tuition Analysis and Comparison


In-StateOut-0f-State
TuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$ 17,632$ 726$ 1,269$ 11,384$ 17,649$ 729$ 1,269$ 11,384
Graduate$ 15,220$ 726$ 1,269$ 11,384$ 15,234$ 729$ 1,269$ 11,384

If you consider one of private school in your future, comparing tuition and financial aids between them might be a good way to make right decision.

You can see various statistics charts and tables of public colleges at private college statistics page.

Statistics for 2014 Public Colleges - Tuition, Financial Aids, Total Expenses

It is investigated that 2,127 colleges, universities, or other higher educational institutional are public schools over 50 states in US. General analysis shows:

By school level
  • 2 year or less : 263 schools
  • 2 year but less than 4 year: 1,122 schools
  • 4 year or high :742 schools
By degree offer
  • Certificate Program: 1,911 schools
  • Associate Degree: 1,364 schools
  • Bachelor's Degree: 719 schools
  • Master's Degree: 591 schools
  • Doctorate Degree: 316 schools

In addition, we've analyzed average tuition, other expenses, and financial aids amount. Following table and chart show the overview of public college tuition and other expenses in 2014. You can see all public colleges and narrow down by your concerns at public college list page.


Public Colleges: 2014 Tuition Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$ 4,321$ 942$ 1,303$ 11,011$ 10,088$ 1,078$ 1,303$ 11,011
Graduate$ 7,938$ 942$ 1,303$ 11,011$ 16,160$ 1,078$ 1,303$ 11,011



Public Colleges: Financial Aid Overview
Grant AidsOther Financial AidsStudent Loans
20111,034,948273,466674,972
20121,156,125340,373747,032
20131,209,281374,453774,910


If you consider one of public school in your future, comparing tuition and financial aids between them might be a good way to make right decision.

You can see various statistics charts and tables of public colleges at public college statistics page.

124 US State College Tuition Comparison Table

There are 124 state colleges over 50 states and other areas over United States. If you mind to attend one of those state colleges, tuition rate is an important issue for your decision.

Following table summarizes the tuition comparison between the state colleges. In-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, required fees, and living costs are compared.


View by State:
2012 State Colleges Tuition Comparison Table
School NameStateTuitionFeesBooks & Supplies Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Adams State CollegeCO$ 3,312$ 13,560$ 2,315$ 1,314$ 10,296$ 11,295
Bay State CollegeMA$ 19,869$ 19,869$ 450$ 1,500$ 18,100$ 18,100
Bevill State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,200$ 7,916$ 11,265
Bishop State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,500N/A$ 6,500
Bismarck State CollegeND$ 2,691$ 7,186$ 643$ 1,000$ 8,446$ 8,446
Bluefield State CollegeWV$ 4,908$ 9,456N/A$ 1,600N/A$ 10,500
Carl Albert State CollegeOK$ 1,497$ 1,497$ 777$ 1,400$ 6,820$ 6,592
Castleton State CollegeVT$ 8,568$ 20,112$ 900$ 1,000$ 9,850$ 10,638
Chadron State CollegeNE$ 4,058$ 8,115$ 1,273$ 1,200$ 8,080N/A
Charter Oak State CollegeCT$ 5,664$ 7,440$ 330N/AN/AN/A
Chattanooga State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 315$ 1,400N/A$ 10,850
Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeOH$ 4,890$ 9,780$ 344$ 3,300N/A$ 13,200
Clark State Community CollegeOH$ 2,646$ 5,292$ 447$ 1,857N/A$ 7,485
Cleveland State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 269$ 900N/A$ 9,521
Columbia State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 271$ 1,200N/A$ 10,763
Columbus State Community CollegeOH$ 2,844$ 6,300$ 114$ 1,344N/A$ 9,060
Connors State CollegeOK$ 1,683$ 5,065$ 604$ 1,500$ 11,393$ 9,170
Dalton State CollegeGA$ 2,776$ 10,258$ 846$ 950$ 8,310$ 9,665
Daytona State CollegeFL$ 3,074$ 11,596$ 30$ 900N/A$ 13,400
Dixie State College of UtahUT$ 3,288$ 12,936$ 600$ 1,150$ 13,794$ 17,822
Dyersburg State Community CollegeTN$ 3,106$ 13,002$ 281$ 1,100N/A$ 10,693
Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeOK$ 2,384$ 6,001$ 816$ 1,419$ 6,674$ 7,297
Edison State CollegeFL$ 2,508$ 9,324$ 220$ 1,320N/A$ 11,616
Edison State Community CollegeOH$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 609$ 1,520N/A$ 10,533
Enterprise State Community CollegeAL$ 2,996$ 5,992$ 672$ 800N/A$ 8,096
Farmingdale State CollegeNY$ 5,270$ 14,322$ 1,174$ 1,200$ 12,800$ 15,285
Florida State College at JacksonvilleFL$ 1,995$ 9,392$ 505$ 1,920N/A$ 11,850
Gadsden State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 570$ 1,000$ 4,025$ 7,417
Gainesville State CollegeGA$ 2,232$ 8,208$ 754$ 1,200N/A$ 10,850
George C Wallace State Community College-DothanAL$ 2,760$ 5,520$ 570$ 1,900N/A$ 4,450
George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,700$ 6,000$ 10,600
George C Wallace State Community College-SelmaAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 570$ 1,400N/A$ 16,600
Georgia College and State UniversityGA$ 5,509$ 20,844$ 1,872$ 1,300$ 12,585N/A
Glenville State CollegeWV$ 4,098$ 10,080$ 1,254$ 1,150$ 13,564$ 13,564
Granite State CollegeNH$ 6,600$ 6,840$ 210$ 900N/A$ 11,067
Gulf Coast State CollegeFL$ 2,042$ 8,242$ 723$ 1,035N/A$ 9,765
H Councill Trenholm State Technical CollegeAL$ 2,568$ 5,136$ 624$ 1,200N/A$ 8,950
Indian River State CollegeFL$ 2,376$ 9,072$ 258$ 1,000N/A$ 6,720
J F Drake State Technical CollegeAL$ 2,568$ 5,136$ 576$ 1,800N/A$ 7,225
J F Ingram State Technical CollegeAL$ 3,852$ 3,852$ 684N/AN/AN/A
Jackson State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 9,624$ 268$ 1,200N/A$ 15,528
James A Rhodes State CollegeOH$ 4,087$ 7,896$ 25$ 1,800N/A$ 10,901
James H Faulkner State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,400$ 7,400$ 6,500
Jefferson State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 930$ 1,834N/A$ 12,544
John C Calhoun State Community CollegeAL$ 2,760$ 5,520$ 720$ 1,500N/A$ 7,700
Johnson State CollegeVT$ 8,568$ 19,008$ 900$ 1,000$ 9,796$ 12,250
Keene State CollegeNH$ 9,160$ 16,620$ 2,640$ 800$ 10,660$ 9,704
Lake Region State CollegeND$ 3,065$ 3,065$ 843$ 1,000$ 8,242$ 8,242
Lamar State College-OrangeTX$ 2,256$ 9,768$ 952$ 800N/A$ 5,550
Lamar State College-Port ArthurTX$ 3,360$ 12,750$ 1,595$ 1,379N/A$ 10,887
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham CampusAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,400$ 7,000$ 12,547
Lewis-Clark State CollegeID$ 4,144$ 13,676$ 1,204$ 1,520$ 12,042$ 12,042
Linn State Technical CollegeMO$ 4,470$ 8,940$ 1,080$ 1,170$ 9,859$ 9,139
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeLA$ 4,558$ 4,558$ 1,796$ 1,500$ 11,560$ 17,788
Lyndon State CollegeVT$ 8,568$ 18,456$ 900$ 1,000$ 9,766$ 9,766
Macon State CollegeGA$ 2,620$ 8,606$ 468$ 1,210$ 8,100$ 10,450
Metropolitan State College of DenverCO$ 3,809$ 14,665$ 1,025$ 1,656N/A$ 11,042
Mid-State Technical CollegeWI$ 3,355$ 5,034$ 320$ 1,400N/A$ 9,604
Minnesota State College-Southeast TechnicalMN$ 5,160$ 5,160$ 565$ 1,000N/A$ 14,054
Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMN$ 4,662$ 4,662$ 476$ 1,960$ 9,524$ 9,524
Montana State University-Great Falls College of TechnologyMT$ 2,496$ 8,748$ 572$ 1,200N/A$ 9,538
Morrisville State CollegeNY$ 5,720$ 9,740$ 1,800$ 1,400$ 12,830N/A
Motlow State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,996$ 276$ 1,200N/A$ 7,718
Mountain State CollegeWV$ 8,100$ 8,100$ 115$ 2,277N/A$ 9,675
Murray State CollegeOK$ 2,760$ 7,200$ 440$ 1,500$ 8,300N/A
Nashville State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 225$ 1,200N/A$ 11,769
Nevada State CollegeNV$ 3,398$ 13,443$ 608$ 1,000N/A$ 14,570
North Central State CollegeOH$ 2,749$ 5,498$ 523$ 1,500N/A$ 7,086
North Dakota State College of ScienceND$ 3,592$ 9,590$ 589$ 1,000$ 7,725$ 9,227
North Georgia College and State UniversityGA$ 3,615$ 13,124$ 1,718$ 1,000$ 10,380$ 16,954
Northeast State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 302$ 1,500N/A$ 11,400
Northwest Florida State CollegeFL$ 2,256$ 8,755$ 451$ 1,440N/A$ 14,316
Northwest State Community CollegeOH$ 3,120$ 6,240$ 214$ 1,000N/A$ 11,800
Palm Beach State CollegeFL$ 2,304$ 8,376$ 20$ 1,500N/A$ 12,000
Pellissippi State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 13,038$ 318$ 1,858N/A$ 14,132
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend CollegePA$ 12,776$ 19,548$ 860$ 1,536$ 13,482$ 13,482
Pensacola State CollegeFL$ 1,954$ 7,817$ 586$ 1,350N/A$ 11,370
Peru State CollegeNE$ 4,058$ 4,058$ 1,313$ 852$ 8,388$ 8,388
Polk State CollegeFL$ 2,373$ 9,509$ 741$ 2,000N/A$ 12,035
Potomac State College of West Virginia UniversityWV$ 3,058$ 8,990N/A$ 1,140$ 9,718N/A
Prairie State CollegeIL$ 6,192$ 7,944$ 332$ 1,608N/A$ 8,662
Reid State Technical CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 3,210$ 900$ 1,023N/A$ 5,550
Roane State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 11,952$ 285$ 1,500N/A$ 8,313
Rose State CollegeOK$ 2,250$ 7,983$ 585$ 1,000N/A$ 12,049
SUNY Empire State CollegeNY$ 5,270$ 14,320$ 275$ 1,502N/A$ 11,966
Saint Johns River State CollegeFL$ 2,264$ 2,264$ 292$ 1,210N/A$ 11,283
Seminole State CollegeOK$ 2,056$ 6,450$ 1,175$ 2,000$ 12,150$ 12,150
Seminole State College of FloridaFL$ 2,365$ 9,466$ 766$ 1,430N/A$ 9,074
Shelton State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 870$ 1,800N/A$ 9,250
Snead State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 930$ 1,650$ 5,037$ 7,400
Southern State Community CollegeOH$ 3,633$ 6,993N/A$ 2,067N/A$ 5,060
Southern Union State Community CollegeAL$ 3,210$ 6,420$ 570$ 1,200$ 7,875$ 8,875
Stark State CollegeOH$ 3,372$ 5,172N/A$ 970N/A$ 15,950
State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaFL$ 2,365$ 9,467$ 709$ 1,375N/A$ 18,222
State Fair Community CollegeMO$ 3,060$ 4,830$ 540$ 944$ 7,274$ 10,015
Terra State Community CollegeOH$ 3,641$ 5,948$ 404$ 1,400N/A$ 10,252
Texas State Technical College HarlingenTX$ 6,096$ 13,500N/A$ 1,441$ 9,964$ 12,909
Texas State Technical College WacoTX$ 2,220$ 5,892$ 1,104$ 943$ 7,726N/A
Texas State Technical College-MarshallTX$ 3,357$ 9,144$ 1,656$ 1,459$ 8,001N/A
Texas State Technical College-West TexasTX$ 3,357$ 9,144$ 1,656$ 1,725$ 11,735$ 13,305
The Evergreen State CollegeWA$ 6,909$ 18,090$ 577$ 972$ 12,054$ 12,054
Thomas Edison State CollegeNJ$ 5,322$ 7,837N/A$ 1,676N/A$ 5,793
Tri-State Bible CollegeOH$ 7,200$ 7,200$ 500$ 540N/A$ 14,985
Trinidad State Junior CollegeCO$ 2,310$ 4,578$ 491$ 1,749$ 10,050$ 13,176
Utah State University-College of Eastern UtahUT$ 2,472$ 4,944$ 450$ 1,200$ 5,128$ 11,565
Volunteer State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 271$ 1,000N/A$ 13,232
Walters State Community CollegeTN$ 3,096$ 12,720$ 279$ 1,200N/A$ 7,400
Washington State Community CollegeOH$ 3,803$ 7,605$ 140$ 1,110N/A$ 9,483
Wayne State CollegeNE$ 4,058$ 8,115$ 1,260$ 1,100$ 8,182$ 8,182
Western Oklahoma State CollegeOK$ 1,750$ 5,334$ 1,165$ 1,300$ 8,700$ 10,725
Western State College of ColoradoCO$ 3,922$ 13,536$ 1,551$ 1,400$ 11,064$ 11,304
Williston State CollegeND$ 2,819$ 2,819$ 1,083$ 1,000$ 10,300$ 10,300
Zane State CollegeOH$ 4,230$ 8,460$ 60$ 1,500N/A$ 10,016
Average$ 3,855$ 9,031$ 720$ 1,343$ 9,565$ 10,736

Tuition Comparison of Top 5 Colleges (July, 2012)

Forbes announced Top 100 Colleges in US July, 2002: Princeton University, Williams College, Stanford University, University of Chicago, and Yale University.

We analyze and compare tuition rate of those schools for better understanding, and it may be helpful to who concerns to attending to those colleges.

General Comparison Table

Princeton UniversityWilliams CollegeStanford UniversityUniversity of ChicagoYale University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or HighPrivate (not-for-profit), 4-year or High
Degree OfferBachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
LocationPrinceton, NJWilliamstown, MAStanford, CAChicago, ILNew Haven, CT
Campus SettingSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)Town - DistantSub-urban - Large (population of 250,000 or more)City - Large (population of 250,000 or more)City - Midsize (population of 100,000 - 250,000)
Campus HousingYesYesYesYesYes
Distance LearningNoNoYesNoYes

Tuition Comparison Graphical Chart
(if you wnat see detail charts like tuition, living cost, and financial aid, visit here)


Tuition Comparison Table
(See main page to get comprehensive information)
In-StateOut-0f-State
TuitionRequired FeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuitionRequired FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Princeton University$ 37,000$ 865$ 1,200$ 14,869$ 37,000$ 865$ 1,200$ 14,869
Williams College$ 42,938$ 252$ 800$ 13,151$ 42,938$ 252$ 800$ 13,151
Stanford University$ 40,050$ 1,514$ 1,500$ 14,691$ 40,050$ 1,514$ 1,500$ 14,691
University of Chicago$ 41,853$ 930$ 1,300$ 14,870$ 41,853$ 930$ 1,300$ 14,870
Yale University$ 40,500$ 0$ 3,150$ 14,600$ 40,500$ 0$ 3,150$ 14,600

Terms Related To College Tuition and Financial Aid


Tuition: It is fees that students have to pay to colleges for attending the college. It does not include room and board, textbooks, or other fees.


Required Fees: It refers any type of fees excepting tuition.

Book and Supplies: It refers to the cost for purchasing textbooks and other supplies that classes requires.

Living Cost: It sums costs for Room and Board and Other expenses for daily life.

Room and board: The cost for sleeping and eating. Usually, the cost depends on type of stay: On-Campus and Off-Campus.

Scholarships: Scholarships are primarily awarded for academic merit (good grades) or for something you have accomplished (volunteer work or a specific project);

Federal student aid: FSA is the largest provider of student financial aid in the United States. Federal Student Aid (FSA) provides student financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study funds.

Financial need: It refers to the amount of a student's total cost of attendance that isn't covered by the expected family contribution or outside grants and scholarships.

Federal student loan: It refers to a form of financial aid that must be repaid, in contrast to other forms of financial aid such as scholarships and grants. Student loans play a very large role in U.S. higher education. In most of the rest of the developed world, higher education is provided free (or highly subsidised) at the point of service, and funded through general tax revenues. don't have to be paid while you're in college, and there are also a variety of loan forgiveness programs out there post-graduation. The rates and terms are generally more flexible than private loans.

Grants: Unlike loans, grants provide funds for college that is non-repayable.

*some contents of this page are from Wikipedia