Cost comparison and ROI of 25 best universities in the USA

Millions of students across the globe forage for the top best-ranking universities in the USA. Students and their families jot down the checklist of colleges based on the university rankings and other important factors.

Most people rely on web rankings entirely. They are willing to spend thousands of dollars to get enrolled in some of the most elite colleges within the US, but what is often disregarded is how important it is to find a university that is not only top-ranked but also comes with affordable tuition fees.  

Federal Financial Aid is one of the most accommodative policies wherein students can avail of grants, loans, or scholarships in the form of the government's financial support. Most top universities are teamed up with this initiative, making even the most aristocratic universities a reasonable bargain for students.

*Got plans to study in US? Get in touch with our experts at Y-Axis.

The table below has the rankings and costs of the top 25 universities that are economical and high caliber.

The costs and post-graduate earnings of the top 25 universities are as follows:

University	Average annual cost (2020-2021)	Median Annual earnings 10 years after starting college
NYU	$39,565	$79,812
Carnegie Mellon	$37,846	$111,064
Dartmouth	$33,023	$95,540
Notre Dame	$32,369	$93,220
Duke	$31,416	$97,418
Cal Tech	$29,279	$104,209
Cornell	$29,011	$98,321
Northwestern	$28,230	$85,796
Washington U Saint Louis	$27,595	$90,646
Brown	$26,308	$87,811
USC	$25,972	$89,884
Emory	$25,424	$81,802
Georgetown	$24,570	$101,797
Chicago	$22,690	$78,439
Vanderbilt	$22,204	$84,415
Virginia	$20,507	$80,584
Rice	$17,805	$87,254
Michigan	$17,086	$79,580
Yale	$16,341	$95,961
UC Berkeley	$15,240	$88,046
Penn	$14,851	$112,761
Johns Hopkins	$14,254	$89,551
Harvard	$13,259	$95,114
Columbia	$12,836	$97,540
UCLA	$11,627	$79,826
Princeton	$11,080	$110,433
Stanford	$7,200	$106,987
MIT	$5,084	$124,213

The main objective of this article is to spread awareness among students so they can make better choices when it comes to picking the right university with the right degree program that is beneficial for their career.

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis provides the services below to help a candidate to study in the USA:

• Coaching Services:Y-Axis provides coaching services for language proficiency tests which include IELTS, GRE, and GMAT.
• Counseling:Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
• Y-Path guides you on the right path to study in USA.
• Course recommendation services, helps you to choose the right course for bright future.
• Avail our services like IELTS-PTE slot booking.

Looking to settle in the US? Get in touch with Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 immigration consultant.

For more updates regarding the US, you can also read…

Are H-1B’s allowed to work multiple jobs in USA?

Study in USA with 6 Band IELTS score

Top 10 Highest Paid Professions USA, 2023