2014 Top 50 Liberal Arts Colleges Tuition Comparison

In this page, we introduce best 50 liberal arts colleges and compare tuition costs between them. A liberal arts college is a college with an emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences, with some offering numerable graduate programs that lead to a master's degree or doctoral degree in subjects such as business administration, nursing, medicine, and law.

General information and comparison between top 50 liberal arts colleges
There are 4 public and 47 private schools in the top 50 liberal arts colleges. Williams College is on the top of the list and Amherst College is positioned on second. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the best 2014 liberal arts colleges.
Table. Best 50 Liberal Arts Schools Overview
RankNameLocationType PopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
1 Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,124 14.29 %
2 Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,817 12.50 %
3 Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,552 12.50 %
4 Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,839 11.11 %
4 Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,516 11.11 %
4 Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,607 14.29 %
7 Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,055 11.11 %
7 Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,482 12.50 %
9 Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,295 12.50 %
9 Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,790 10.00 %
9 Haverford CollegeHaverford, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,205 12.50 %
12 United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis, MD Public, Four or more years4,536 11.11 %
13 Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,406 12.50 %
14 Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,884 11.11 %
14 Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA Public, Four or more years14,833 4.76 %
16 Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years784 12.50 %
17 Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,674 11.11 %
17 United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY Public, Four or more years4,592 14.29 %
17 Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT Private not-for-profit, Four or more years3,262 11.11 %
20 Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,886 11.11 %
20 Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years3,212 11.11 %
22 Bates CollegeLewiston, ME Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,753 10.00 %
22 Colby CollegeWaterville, ME Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,863 10.00 %
24 Macalester CollegeSaint Paul, MN Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,070 10.00 %
25 College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,926 10.00 %
25 Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,944 11.11 %
25 Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years962 10.00 %
25 United States Air Force AcademyUSAFA, CO Public, Four or more years4,120 12.50 %
25 University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years4,361 12.50 %
30 Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,765 12.50 %
31 Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,022 10.00 %
32 Barnard CollegeNew York, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,504 10.00 %
32 Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years3,618 10.00 %
32 Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,667 11.11 %
35 Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,084 9.09 %
36 Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,488 10.00 %
36 Trinity CollegeHartford, CT Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,371 10.00 %
38 Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,342 10.00 %
38 Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,347 10.00 %
38 Sewanee-The University of the SouthSewanee, TN Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,588 10.00 %
41 Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,178 10.00 %
41 Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years437 11.11 %
41 Union CollegeSchenectady, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,241 10.00 %
41 Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,539 11.11 %
45 Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,933 11.11 %
45 Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,386 10.00 %
45 Franklin and Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,365 11.11 %
45 Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,689 11.11 %
49 Centre CollegeDanville, KY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years1,344 9.09 %
50 Denison UniversityGranville, OH Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,339 10.00 %
50 Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,600 10.00 %

Tuition comparison between best 50 liberal arts colleges
Below section describes the tuition and other costs for each school in the top 50 liberal arts colleges. You can analyze and compare tuition cost between them with tables and charts. In addition you can compare tuition and financial aids for the schools including statistical data for living costs, grants, and loans at 2014 top 50 liberal arts tuition comparing page.
Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
The average undergraduate school tuition for the best 2014 top 50 liberal arts colleges is $ 8,022 for in-state students and $ 41,976 for out-of-state students.
Table. Best 2014 Top 50 Liberal Arts College Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Williams College $ 44,660$ 260$ 800 $ 44,660$ 260$ 800
Amherst College $ 43,860$ 750$ 1,000 $ 43,860$ 750$ 1,000
Swarthmore College $ 42,744$ 336$ 1,180 $ 42,744$ 336$ 1,180
Bowdoin College $ 43,676$ 442$ 822 $ 43,676$ 442$ 822
Middlebury College $ 43,731$ 380$ 1,000 $ 43,731$ 380$ 1,000
Pomona College $ 41,120$ 318$ 900 $ 41,120$ 318$ 900
Carleton College $ 44,184$ 261$ 751 $ 44,184$ 261$ 751
Wellesley College $ 41,824$ 258$ 800 $ 41,824$ 258$ 800
Claremont McKenna College $ 43,840$ 245$ 900 $ 43,840$ 245$ 900
Davidson College $ 40,405$ 404$ 1,000 $ 40,405$ 404$ 1,000
Haverford College $ 43,310$ 392$ 1,194 $ 43,310$ 392$ 1,194
United States Naval Academy $ 0$ 0$ 0 $ 0$ 0$ 0
Vassar College $ 45,580$ 690$ 900 $ 45,580$ 690$ 900
Hamilton College $ 43,910$ 440$ 1,300 $ 43,910$ 440$ 1,300
Western Washington University $ 8,022$ 783$ 1,050 $ 18,369$ 783$ 1,050
Harvey Mudd College $ 44,159$ 283$ 800 $ 44,159$ 283$ 800
Grinnell College $ 40,628$ 376$ 900 $ 40,628$ 376$ 900
United States Military Academy $ 0$ 0$ 0 $ 0$ 0$ 0
Wesleyan University $ 45,358$ 270$ 1,300 $ 45,358$ 270$ 1,300
Colgate University $ 44,330$ 310$ 1,140 $ 44,330$ 310$ 1,140
Smith College $ 41,190$ 270$ 800 $ 41,190$ 270$ 800
Bates College $ 44,040$ 260$ 800 $ 44,040$ 260$ 800
Colby College $ 42,460$ 1,860$ 700 $ 42,460$ 1,860$ 700
Macalester College $ 43,472$ 221$ 1,050 $ 43,472$ 221$ 1,050
College of the Holy Cross $ 42,800$ 600$ 700 $ 42,800$ 600$ 700
Oberlin College $ 44,512$ 393$ 1,958 $ 44,512$ 393$ 1,958
Scripps College $ 43,406$ 214$ 800 $ 43,406$ 214$ 800
United States Air Force Academy $ 0$ 0$ 0 $ 0$ 0$ 0
University of Richmond $ 44,210$ 0$ 1,050 $ 44,210$ 0$ 1,050
Bryn Mawr College $ 41,260$ 986$ 1,000 $ 41,260$ 986$ 1,000
Colorado College $ 41,332$ 410$ 1,214 $ 41,332$ 410$ 1,214
Barnard College $ 41,850$ 1,652$ 1,146 $ 41,850$ 1,652$ 1,146
Bucknell University $ 45,132$ 246$ 900 $ 45,132$ 246$ 900
Kenyon College $ 42,780$ 1,640$ 1,800 $ 42,780$ 1,640$ 1,800
Pitzer College $ 43,136$ 266$ 1,000 $ 43,136$ 266$ 1,000
Lafayette College $ 41,920$ 360$ 1,000 $ 41,920$ 360$ 1,000
Trinity College $ 43,570$ 2,160$ 1,000 $ 43,570$ 2,160$ 1,000
Bard College $ 44,176$ 622$ 950 $ 44,176$ 622$ 950
Mount Holyoke College $ 41,270$ 186$ 950 $ 41,270$ 186$ 950
Sewanee-The University of the South $ 32,777$ 272$ 800 $ 32,777$ 272$ 800
Occidental College $ 43,490$ 1,080$ 1,213 $ 43,490$ 1,080$ 1,213
Soka University of America $ 27,214$ 932$ 1,000 $ 27,214$ 932$ 1,000
Union College $ 44,748$ 471$ 542 $ 44,748$ 471$ 542
Whitman College $ 41,790$ 315$ 1,400 $ 41,790$ 315$ 1,400
Connecticut College $ 44,570$ 320$ 1,000 $ 44,570$ 320$ 1,000
Dickinson College $ 44,101$ 450$ 1,000 $ 44,101$ 450$ 1,000
Franklin and Marshall College $ 44,260$ 100$ 1,200 $ 44,260$ 100$ 1,200
Skidmore College $ 43,138$ 882$ 1,300 $ 43,138$ 882$ 1,300
Centre College $ 35,000$ 0$ 1,300 $ 35,000$ 0$ 1,300
Denison University $ 41,380$ 900$ 650 $ 41,380$ 900$ 650
Gettysburg College $ 44,210$ 0$ 500 $ 44,210$ 0$ 500

Tuition and Fees - Graduate
The average graduate school tuition for the best 50 liberal arts colleges is $ 8,493 for in-state students and $ 30,766 for out-of-state students.
Table. Best 50 Liberal Arts College Tuition and Fees - Graduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Williams College $ 43,657$ 0$ 800 $ 43,657td>$ 0$ 800
Amherst CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Swarthmore CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Bowdoin CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Middlebury College $ 5,169$ 0$ 1,000 $ 5,169$ 0$ 1,000
Pomona CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Carleton CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Wellesley CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Claremont McKenna College $ 51,023$ 200$ 900 $ 51,023$ 200$ 900
Davidson CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Haverford CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
United States Naval AcademyNo graduate program is available at this school.
Vassar College $ 45,580$ 690$ 900 $ 45,580$ 690$ 900
Hamilton CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Western Washington University $ 8,493$ 783$ 1,050 $ 18,174$ 783$ 1,050
Harvey Mudd CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Grinnell CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
United States Military AcademyNo graduate program is available at this school.
Wesleyan University $ 45,358$ 20$ 1,300 $ 45,358$ 20$ 1,300
Colgate University $ 44,330$ 310$ 1,140 $ 44,330$ 310$ 1,140
Smith College $ 41,190$ 0$ 800 $ 41,190$ 0$ 800
Bates CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Colby CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Macalester CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
College of the Holy CrossNo graduate program is available at this school.
Oberlin College $ 33,384$ 393$ 1,958 $ 33,384$ 393$ 1,958
Scripps College $ 30,245$ 0$ 800 $ 30,245$ 0$ 800
United States Air Force AcademyNo graduate program is available at this school.
University of Richmond $ 37,350$ 0$ 1,050 $ 37,350$ 0$ 1,050
Bryn Mawr College $ 35,280$ 0$ 1,000 $ 35,280$ 0$ 1,000
Colorado College $ 30,987$ 0$ 1,214 $ 30,987$ 0$ 1,214
Barnard CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Bucknell University $ 19,820$ 0$ 900 $ 19,820$ 0$ 900
Kenyon CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Pitzer CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Lafayette CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Trinity College $ 10,900$ 70$ 1,000 $ 10,900$ 70$ 1,000
Bard College $ 30,784$ 381$ 950 $ 30,784$ 381$ 950
Mount Holyoke College $ 33,480$ 170$ 950 $ 33,480$ 170$ 950
Sewanee-The University of the South $ 14,724$ 526$ 800 $ 14,724$ 526$ 800
Occidental College $ 32,580$ 1,081$ 1,213 $ 32,580$ 1,081$ 1,213
Soka University of AmericaNo graduate program is available at this school.
Union CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Whitman CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Connecticut College $ 11,310$ 0$ 1,000 $ 11,310$ 0$ 1,000
Dickinson CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Franklin and Marshall CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Skidmore CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Centre CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
Denison UniversityNo graduate program is available at this school.
Gettysburg CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.


2014 US Top 50 Colleges and Universities Tuition Comparison

In this page, we introduce the 2014 US Best 50 colleges and Universities compare tuition costs between them. (Ranking data from US News Department)

General information and comparison between 2014 us top 50
In US top 50 colleges and universities, 14 public and 37 private schools are included where Princeton University takes the first place and Harvard University is positioned on second. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 2014 United States Top 50 colleges and universities.
Table. 2014 US Best 50 Colleges/Universities
RankNameLocationType PopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
1 Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ Private not-for-profit, Four or more years7,975 16.67 %
2 Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years28,147 14.29 %
3 Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT Private not-for-profit, Four or more years11,906 16.67 %
4 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years26,471 16.67 %
5 Stanford UniversityStanford, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years18,519 8.33 %
5 University of ChicagoChicago, IL Private not-for-profit, Four or more years15,245 16.67 %
7 Duke UniversityDurham, NC Private not-for-profit, Four or more years15,386 14.29 %
7 Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years11,189 12.50 %
7 University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years24,725 16.67 %
10 California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years2,243 33.33 %
10 Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH Private not-for-profit, Four or more years6,277 12.50 %
12 Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD Private not-for-profit, Four or more years20,871 10.00 %
12 Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL Private not-for-profit, Four or more years21,215 14.29 %
14 Brown UniversityProvidence, RI Private not-for-profit, Four or more years8,885 12.50 %
14 Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO Private not-for-profit, Four or more years13,952 14.29 %
16 Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years21,424 8.33 %
17 Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN Private not-for-profit, Four or more years12,710 12.50 %
18 Rice UniversityHouston, TX Private not-for-profit, Four or more years6,484 11.11 %
18 University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN Private not-for-profit, Four or more years12,126 10.00 %
20 Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years14,236 12.50 %
20 Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC Private not-for-profit, Four or more years17,357 9.09 %
20 University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA Public, Four or more years35,893 5.88 %
23 Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years11,978 7.69 %
23 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA Public, Four or more years39,945 6.25 %
23 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years39,958 11.11 %
23 Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA Private for-profit, Four or more years8,991 3.57 %
23 Wake Forest UniversityWinston Salem, NC Private not-for-profit, Four or more years7,432 9.09 %
28 Tufts UniversityMedford, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years10,837 11.11 %
28 University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI Public, Four or more years43,426 8.33 %
30 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC Public, Four or more years29,278 7.14 %
31 Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years14,605 6.67 %
32 Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years5,808 10.00 %
32 College of William and MaryWilliamsburg, VA Public, Four or more years8,258 8.33 %
32 New York UniversityNew York, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years44,516 10.00 %
32 University of RochesterRochester, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years10,510 10.00 %
36 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA Public, Four or more years21,557 5.56 %
37 Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH Private not-for-profit, Four or more years10,026 10.00 %
37 Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA Public, Four or more years45,783 5.88 %
39 University of California-DavisDavis, CA Public, Four or more years32,354 5.88 %
39 University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA Public, Four or more years28,294 5.26 %
41 Boston UniversityBoston, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years32,603 7.69 %
41 Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years7,080 10.00 %
41 Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years6,658 6.67 %
41 University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA Public, Four or more years21,927 5.88 %
41 University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL Public, Four or more years44,520 5.00 %
41 University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI Public, Four or more years42,269 5.56 %
47 University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL Private not-for-profit, Four or more years16,172 9.09 %
47 Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years6,740 16.67 %
49 Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years27,694 7.69 %
49 University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA Public, Four or more years27,479 5.26 %
49 University of FloridaGainesville, FL Public, Four or more years49,913 4.76 %

Tuition comparison between 2014 US Best 50 colleges
Below section describes the tuition and other costs for each 2014 US top 50 schools. You can analyze and compare tuition cost between them with tables and charts. In addition you can compare tuition and financial aids for the schools including statistical data for living costs, grants, and loans at 2014 US Top 50 schools tuition comparing page.
Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
The average undergraduate school tuition for the 2014 US Top 50 colleges is $ 10,359 for in-state students and $ 38,292 for out-of-state students.
Table. 2014 US Best 50 College Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Princeton University $ 38,650$ 887$ 1,200 $ 38,650$ 887$ 1,200
Harvard University $ 37,576$ 3,290$ 1,000 $ 37,576$ 3,290$ 1,000
Yale University $ 42,300$ 0$ 3,300 $ 42,300$ 0$ 3,300
Columbia University in the City of New York $ 45,028$ 2,218$ 1,040 $ 45,028$ 2,218$ 1,040
Stanford University $ 41,250$ 975$ 1,500 $ 41,250$ 975$ 1,500
University of Chicago $ 43,581$ 993$ 1,350 $ 43,581$ 993$ 1,350
Duke University $ 42,308$ 1,315$ 1,350 $ 42,308$ 1,315$ 1,350
Massachusetts Institute of Technology $ 41,770$ 280$ 1,000 $ 41,770$ 280$ 1,000
University of Pennsylvania $ 39,088$ 4,650$ 1,210 $ 39,088$ 4,650$ 1,210
California Institute of Technology $ 38,085$ 1,503$ 1,323 $ 38,085$ 1,503$ 1,323
Dartmouth College $ 43,782$ 1,260$ 1,980 $ 43,782$ 1,260$ 1,980
Johns Hopkins University $ 43,390$ 0$ 1,200 $ 43,390$ 0$ 1,200
Northwestern University $ 43,380$ 399$ 1,842 $ 43,380$ 399$ 1,842
Brown University $ 42,808$ 950$ 1,360 $ 42,808$ 950$ 1,360
Washington University in St Louis $ 42,500$ 1,205$ 1,110 $ 42,500$ 1,205$ 1,110
Cornell University $ 43,185$ 228$ 820 $ 43,185$ 228$ 820
Vanderbilt University $ 41,088$ 1,030$ 1,370 $ 41,088$ 1,030$ 1,370
Rice University $ 36,610$ 682$ 800 $ 36,610$ 682$ 800
University of Notre Dame $ 42,464$ 507$ 950 $ 42,464$ 507$ 950
Emory University $ 42,400$ 580$ 1,100 $ 42,400$ 580$ 1,100
Georgetown University $ 42,360$ 510$ 1,200 $ 42,360$ 510$ 1,200
University of California-Berkeley $ 11,220$ 1,654$ 1,213 $ 34,098$ 1,654$ 1,213
Carnegie Mellon University $ 44,880$ 880$ 1,000 $ 44,880$ 880$ 1,000
University of California-Los Angeles $ 11,220$ 1,472$ 1,521 $ 34,098$ 1,472$ 1,521
University of Southern California $ 43,722$ 741$ 1,500 $ 43,722$ 741$ 1,500
Strayer University-Virginia $ 14,850$ 135$ 2,350 $ 14,850$ 135$ 2,350
Wake Forest University $ 42,700$ 500$ 1,100 $ 42,700$ 500$ 1,100
Tufts University $ 43,688$ 978$ 800 $ 43,688$ 978$ 800
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $ 13,625$ 194$ 1,048 $ 40,302$ 194$ 1,048
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $ 5,823$ 1,870$ 1,182 $ 26,575$ 1,870$ 1,182
Boston College $ 43,140$ 738$ 1,000 $ 43,140$ 738$ 1,000
Brandeis University $ 42,390$ 1,462$ 1,000 $ 42,390$ 1,462$ 1,000
College of William and Mary $ 8,677$ 4,893$ 1,200 $ 31,860$ 5,484$ 1,200
New York University $ 40,878$ 2,326$ 1,070 $ 40,878$ 2,326$ 1,070
University of Rochester $ 42,890$ 776$ 1,290 $ 42,890$ 776$ 1,290
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus $ 7,718$ 2,380$ 1,200 $ 27,022$ 2,380$ 1,200
Case Western Reserve University $ 40,120$ 370$ 1,200 $ 40,120$ 370$ 1,200
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $ 15,562$ 882$ 1,568 $ 27,864$ 882$ 1,568
University of California-Davis $ 11,220$ 2,657$ 1,602 $ 34,098$ 2,657$ 1,602
University of California-San Diego $ 11,220$ 1,997$ 1,474 $ 34,098$ 1,997$ 1,474
Boston University $ 42,400$ 594$ 1,000 $ 42,400$ 594$ 1,000
Lehigh University $ 41,920$ 300$ 1,000 $ 41,920$ 300$ 1,000
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $ 43,350$ 1,125$ 1,120 $ 43,350$ 1,125$ 1,120
University of California-Santa Barbara $ 11,220$ 2,451$ 1,428 $ 34,098$ 2,451$ 1,428
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $ 12,603$ 2,886$ 1,200 $ 28,230$ 2,886$ 1,200
University of Wisconsin-Madison $ 9,273$ 1,105$ 1,190 $ 25,523$ 1,105$ 1,190
University of Miami $ 39,980$ 1,240$ 2,400 $ 39,980$ 1,240$ 2,400
Yeshiva University $ 35,500$ 1,000$ 1,224 $ 35,500$ 1,000$ 1,224
Northeastern University $ 39,320$ 416$ 1,000 $ 39,320$ 416$ 1,000
University of California-Irvine $ 11,220$ 1,902$ 1,567 $ 34,098$ 1,902$ 1,567
University of Florida $ 4,425$ 1,718$ 1,080 $ 25,641$ 2,779$ 1,080

Tuition and Fees - Graduate
The average graduate school tuition for the 2014 US Best 50 colleges is $ 11,760 for in-state students and $ 33,928 for out-of-state students.
Table. 2014 US Best 50 College Tuition and Fees - Graduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Princeton University $ 38,650$ 1,850$ 1,200 $ 38,650$ 1,850$ 1,200
Harvard University $ 37,576$ 930$ 1,000 $ 37,576$ 930$ 1,000
Yale University $ 35,500$ 0$ 3,300 $ 35,500$ 0$ 3,300
Columbia University in the City of New York $ 36,688$ 1,692$ 1,040 $ 36,688$ 1,692$ 1,040
Stanford University $ 41,250$ 537$ 1,500 $ 41,250$ 537$ 1,500
University of Chicago $ 45,900$ 930$ 1,350 $ 45,900$ 930$ 1,350
Duke University $ 42,805$ 762$ 1,350 $ 42,805$ 762$ 1,350
Massachusetts Institute of Technology $ 41,770$ 2,260$ 1,000 $ 41,770$ 2,260$ 1,000
University of Pennsylvania $ 27,700$ 2,408$ 1,210 $ 27,700$ 2,408$ 1,210
California Institute of Technology $ 38,085$ 1,395$ 1,323 $ 38,085$ 1,395$ 1,323
Dartmouth College $ 43,782$ 100$ 1,980 $ 43,782$ 100$ 1,980
Johns Hopkins University $ 43,390$ 0$ 1,200 $ 43,390$ 0$ 1,200
Northwestern University $ 43,380$ 312$ 1,842 $ 43,380$ 312$ 1,842
Brown University $ 42,808$ 788$ 1,360 $ 42,808$ 788$ 1,360
Washington University in St Louis $ 42,500$ 780$ 1,110 $ 42,500$ 780$ 1,110
Cornell University $ 29,500$ 81$ 820 $ 29,500$ 81$ 820
Vanderbilt University $ 41,492$ 404$ 1,370 $ 41,492$ 404$ 1,370
Rice University $ 30,810$ 528$ 800 $ 30,810$ 528$ 800
University of Notre Dame $ 42,350$ 465$ 950 $ 42,350$ 465$ 950
Emory University $ 35,800$ 3,114$ 1,100 $ 35,800$ 3,114$ 1,100
Georgetown University $ 40,320$ 360$ 1,200 $ 40,320$ 360$ 1,200
University of California-Berkeley $ 11,220$ 1,654$ 1,213 $ 26,322$ 1,654$ 1,213
Carnegie Mellon University $ 37,950$ 664$ 1,000 $ 37,950$ 664$ 1,000
University of California-Los Angeles $ 11,220$ 1,346$ 1,521 $ 26,322$ 1,346$ 1,521
University of Southern California $ 35,352$ 2,148$ 1,500 $ 35,352$ 2,148$ 1,500
Strayer University-Virginia $ 20,250$ 54$ 2,350 $ 20,250$ 54$ 2,350
Wake Forest University $ 33,174$ 330$ 1,100 $ 33,174$ 330$ 1,100
Tufts University $ 42,856$ 730$ 800 $ 42,856$ 730$ 800
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $ 19,240$ 194$ 1,048 $ 38,882$ 194$ 1,048
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill $ 7,834$ 1,855$ 1,182 $ 23,924$ 1,855$ 1,182
Boston College $ 23,256$ 90$ 1,000 $ 23,256$ 90$ 1,000
Brandeis University $ 42,094$ 70$ 1,000 $ 42,094$ 70$ 1,000
College of William and Mary $ 6,779$ 4,625$ 1,200 $ 20,608$ 5,182$ 1,200
New York University $ 34,488$ 2,332$ 1,070 $ 34,488$ 2,332$ 1,070
University of Rochester $ 32,160$ 500$ 1,290 $ 32,160$ 500$ 1,290
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus $ 10,584$ 2,380$ 1,200 $ 26,860$ 2,380$ 1,200
Case Western Reserve University $ 37,120$ 26$ 1,200 $ 37,120$ 26$ 1,200
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $ 17,670$ 882$ 1,568 $ 30,374$ 882$ 1,568
University of California-Davis $ 11,220$ 1,887$ 1,602 $ 26,322$ 1,887$ 1,602
University of California-San Diego $ 11,220$ 1,514$ 1,474 $ 26,322$ 1,514$ 1,474
Boston University $ 42,400$ 434$ 1,000 $ 42,400$ 434$ 1,000
Lehigh University $ 22,680$ 0$ 1,000 $ 22,680$ 0$ 1,000
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $ 43,350$ 1,949$ 1,120 $ 43,350$ 1,949$ 1,120
University of California-Santa Barbara $ 11,220$ 1,737$ 1,428 $ 26,322$ 1,737$ 1,428
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $ 13,726$ 2,886$ 1,200 $ 26,274$ 2,886$ 1,200
University of Wisconsin-Madison $ 10,728$ 1,105$ 1,190 $ 24,054$ 1,105$ 1,190
University of Miami $ 29,880$ 904$ 2,400 $ 29,880$ 904$ 2,400
Yeshiva University $ 25,602$ 156$ 1,224 $ 25,602$ 156$ 1,224
Northeastern University $ 29,424$ 256$ 1,000 $ 29,424$ 256$ 1,000
University of California-Irvine $ 11,220$ 1,742$ 1,567 $ 26,322$ 1,742$ 1,567
University of Florida $ 10,770$ 1,820$ 1,080 $ 27,335$ 2,648$ 1,080

25 Best Online Bachelor's Programs Tuition Comparison Charts

Most colleges and universities are offering online classes (distance learning) and some of them have online degree granting programs which students can get a degree totally based on online classes. In this page, we introduce 25 best online bachelor's programs and compare tuition costs between them.

General information and comparison between best online bachelor's programs
In the top 25 list of best bachelor's programs, 15 public and 10 private schools are included where Central Michigan University is on the top of the list and SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is positioned on second. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the best online bachelor's programs.
Table. Best Online Bachelor's Programs Overview
RankNameLocationType PopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
1 Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI Public, Four or more years27,626 4.55 %
1 SUNY College of Technology at DelhiDelhi, NY Public, Four or more years3,151 6.67 %
3 Pace University-New YorkNew York, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years12,772 6.67 %
3 Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park, PA Public, Four or more years8,488 4.17 %
5 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, FL Private not-for-profit, Four or more years15,562 11.11 %
5 University of FloridaGainesville, FL Public, Four or more years49,913 4.76 %
7 Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL Public, Four or more years15,184 4.00 %
7 University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL Public, Four or more years7,636 6.25 %
9 Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ Public, Four or more years73,378 4.00 %
9 Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN Public, Four or more years13,771 5.88 %
9 University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL Public, Four or more years27,875 5.88 %
9 University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI Public, Four or more years2,697 6.25 %
13 St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years21,087 5.56 %
13 University of DenverDenver, CO Private not-for-profit, Four or more years11,656 9.09 %
13 University of La VerneLa Verne, CA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years8,628 5.56 %
16 Colorado State University-Global CampusGreenwood Village, CO Public, Four or more years5,258 3.33 %
16 Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS Public, Four or more years13,310 5.56 %
18 Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE Private not-for-profit, Four or more years9,942 3.70 %
18 Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NY Private not-for-profit, Four or more years6,377 6.25 %
20 University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE Public, Four or more years14,786 5.88 %
21 Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL Private not-for-profit, Four or more years3,579 7.69 %
21 Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years5,635 3.33 %
21 Washington State UniversityPullman, WA Public, Four or more years27,679 6.67 %
21 Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI Public, Four or more years28,938 6.25 %
25 Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA Private not-for-profit, Four or more years11,064 5.56 %

Tuition comparison between best online bachelor's programs 
Below section describes the tuition and other costs for each top online bachelor's programs. You can analyze and compare tuition cost between them with tables and charts. In addition you can compare tuition and financial aids for the schools including statistical data for living costs, grants, and loans at best online bachelor's programs tuition comparing page.
Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
The average undergraduate school tuition for the best online bachelor's programs is $ 7,598 for in-state students and $ 20,591 for out-of-state students.
Table. Best Online Bachelor's Programs Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Central Michigan University $ 9,855$ 0$ 1,000 $ 21,303$ 0$ 1,000
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi $ 5,570$ 1,520$ 1,300 $ 9,740$ 1,520$ 1,300
Pace University-New York $ 35,320$ 1,294$ 800 $ 35,320$ 1,294$ 800
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus $ 12,474$ 488$ 1,568 $ 12,474$ 488$ 1,568
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide $ 7,320$ 0$ 1,400 $ 7,320$ 0$ 1,400
University of Florida $ 4,425$ 1,718$ 1,080 $ 25,641$ 2,779$ 1,080
Daytona State College $ 3,134$ 237$ 900 $ 12,204$ 237$ 900
University of Alabama in Huntsville $ 8,794$ 0$ 1,592 $ 21,108$ 0$ 1,592
Arizona State University $ 9,208$ 516$ 1,020 $ 22,461$ 516$ 1,020
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne $ 6,001$ 875$ 1,400 $ 15,640$ 875$ 1,400
University of Illinois at Chicago $ 10,466$ 2,890$ 1,400 $ 22,721$ 2,890$ 1,400
University of Wisconsin-Superior $ 6,535$ 1,363$ 820 $ 14,108$ 1,363$ 820
St. John's University-New York $ 34,995$ 770$ 1,045 $ 34,995$ 770$ 1,045
University of Denver $ 38,232$ 945$ 1,800 $ 38,232$ 945$ 1,800
University of La Verne $ 33,350$ 0$ 1,665 $ 33,350$ 0$ 1,665
Colorado State University-Global Campus $ 8,400$ 0- $ 8,400$ 0-
Fort Hays State University $ 3,249$ 984$ 920 $ 11,432$ 984$ 920
Bellevue University $ 6,000$ 300$ 1,350 $ 6,000$ 300$ 1,350
Marist College $ 29,500$ 500$ 1,750 $ 29,500$ 500$ 1,750
University of Nebraska at Omaha $ 5,240$ 1,270$ 1,000 $ 15,250$ 1,270$ 1,000
Palm Beach Atlantic University $ 24,500$ 300$ 960 $ 24,500$ 300$ 960
Regent University $ 14,850$ 508$ 800 $ 14,850$ 508$ 800
Washington State University $ 10,874$ 1,426$ 936 $ 23,956$ 1,426$ 936
Wayne State University $ 9,747$ 1,242$ 1,122 $ 22,373$ 1,242$ 1,122
Savannah College of Art and Design $ 31,905$ 500$ 2,496 $ 31,905$ 500$ 2,496

Tuition and Fees - Graduate
The average graduate school tuition for the best online bachelor's programs is $ 9,802 for in-state students and $ 18,313 for out-of-state students.
Table. Best Online Bachelor's Programs Tuition and Fees - Graduate
In-StateOut-Of-State
TuitionFeesBooksTuitionFeesBooks
Central Michigan University $ 11,904$ 0$ 1,000 $ 18,936$ 0$ 1,000
SUNY College of Technology at DelhiNo graduate program is available at this school.
Pace University-New York $ 31,050$ 918$ 800 $ 31,050$ 918$ 800
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus $ 17,670$ 488$ 1,568 $ 17,670$ 488$ 1,568
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide $ 5,760$ 2$ 1,400 $ 5,760$ 2$ 1,400
University of Florida $ 10,770$ 1,820$ 1,080 $ 27,335$ 2,648$ 1,080
Daytona State CollegeNo graduate program is available at this school.
University of Alabama in Huntsville $ 10,850$ 0$ 1,592 $ 26,024$ 0$ 1,592
Arizona State University $ 10,001$ 516$ 1,020 $ 24,550$ 516$ 1,020
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne $ 5,631$ 648$ 1,400 $ 13,571$ 648$ 1,400
University of Illinois at Chicago $ 12,577$ 2,890$ 1,400 $ 22,873$ 2,890$ 1,400
University of Wisconsin-Superior $ 7,640$ 1,363$ 820 $ 16,771$ 1,363$ 820
St. John's University-New York $ 21,727$ 340$ 1,045 $ 21,727$ 340$ 1,045
University of Denver $ 38,232$ 294$ 1,800 $ 38,232$ 294$ 1,800
University of La Verne $ 11,016$ 180$ 1,665 $ 11,016$ 180$ 1,665
Colorado State University-Global Campus $ 9,000$ 0- $ 9,000$ 0-
Fort Hays State University $ 2,913$ 590$ 920 $ 8,298$ 590$ 920
Bellevue University $ 8,730$ 300$ 1,350 $ 8,730$ 300$ 1,350
Marist College $ 12,960$ 0$ 1,750 $ 12,960$ 0$ 1,750
University of Nebraska at Omaha $ 4,469$ 1,270$ 1,000 $ 11,763$ 1,270$ 1,000
Palm Beach Atlantic University $ 8,640$ 300$ 960 $ 8,640$ 300$ 960
Regent University $ 740$ 420$ 800 $ 740$ 420$ 800
Washington State University $ 11,224$ 1,376$ 936 $ 24,656$ 1,376$ 936
Wayne State University $ 12,788$ 1,367$ 1,122 $ 28,243$ 1,367$ 1,122
Savannah College of Art and Design $ 32,670$ 500$ 2,496 $ 32,670$ 500$ 2,496


Average Faculty and Staff Salary Working on US Colleges By Academic Ranks and Occupation

This page summaries the average salary for faculty by academic ranks and staffs by occupation working for US colleges. First, next table shows the faculty (instructional Staff) average salary by academic rank. The average salary is calculated and weighted with for all 9, 10, 11, or 12-months contracted instructional staffs.

Average Faculty (Instructional Staff) Salary By Academic Rank At US colleges
Academic RankHeadcountAverage Salary (Month)Average Salary (Annual)
Professor159,049 $8,505$102,060
Associate professor135,646 $6,987$83,844
Assistant professor133,809 $6,064$72,768
Instructor95,856 $4,959$59,508
Lecturer32,672 $5,391$64,692
No academic rank53,950 $5,060$60,720
All instructional staff total610,982 $5,927$71,124
Next table summarizes non-instructional Staffs average salary and headcount by occupation.

Average Staffs Salary By Occupation At US colleges
OccupationHeadcountAverage Salary (Month)Average Salary (Annual)
Non-instructional staff total1,542,074 $4,499 $53,993
Postsecondary Teachers - Research43,590 $5,504 $66,048
Postsecondary Teachers - Public service9,061 $5,376 $64,518
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, other teaching and Instructional support113,886 $4,172 $50,066
Management230,532 $7,773 $93,272
Business and Financial Operations158,953 $4,653 $55,835
Computer, Engineering, and Science174,464 $4,968 $59,619
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media133,682 $4,398 $52,775
Healthcare Practioners and Technical36,694 $4,799 $57,594
Service190,304 $2,794 $33,528
Sales and related13,417 $3,541 $42,491
Office and Administrative Support349,634 $3,175 $38,105
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance71,665 $3,698 $44,377
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving16,192 $3,579 $42,950
You can access all staffs and faculties statistics including occupation, gender, race, and new hiring at US colleges on Staff/Faculty Salary Directory