# Most Affordable Online Private Universities

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 50 | Category: Online
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-online-private

## Methodology

Private nonprofit online programs ranked by lowest net price

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Universidad Central de Bayamon](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/universidad-central-de-bayamon) | Bayamón, PR | 37% | $25,021 | $4,827 | $9,393 | 0.38x |
| 2 | [Dewey University-Carolina](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dewey-university-carolina) | Carolina, PR | 62% | $19,761 | $4,041 | $5,185 | 0.26x |
| 3 | [EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/edp-university-of-puerto-rico-inc-san-sebastian) | San Sebastian, PR | 33% | $22,844 | $6,965 | $14,000 | 0.61x |
| 4 | [Brescia University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/brescia-university) | Owensboro, KY | 51% | $45,500 | $8,709 | $29,430 | 0.65x |
| 5 | [Caribbean University-Ponce](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/caribbean-university-ponce) | Ponce, PR | 39% | $22,842 | $4,964 | $10,500 | 0.46x |
| 6 | [Christian Brothers University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/christian-brothers-university) | Memphis, TN | 55% | $57,478 | $9,854 | $27,000 | 0.47x |
| 7 | [Wiley University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wiley-university) | Marshall, TX | 22% | $33,159 | $7,092 | $24,989 | 0.75x |
| 8 | [Atenas University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/atenas-university) | Manati, PR | 43% | $20,231 | $5,818 | $6,525 | 0.32x |
| 9 | [United Tribes Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/united-tribes-technical-college) | Bismarck, ND | 28% | $25,292 | $3,569 | N/A | N/A |
| 10 | [Trinity Washington University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/trinity-washington-university) | Washington, DC | 47% | $53,804 | $9,302 | $28,250 | 0.53x |
| 11 | [EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/edp-university-of-puerto-rico-inc-san-juan) | San Juan, PR | 24% | $22,844 | $8,387 | $14,000 | 0.61x |
| 12 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-aguadilla) | Aguadilla, PR | 41% | $24,776 | $8,742 | $6,250 | 0.25x |
| 13 | [Baptist University of Florida](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/baptist-university-of-florida) | Graceville, FL | 62% | $42,836 | $10,372 | $23,590 | 0.55x |
| 14 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-guayama) | Guayama, PR | 42% | $25,827 | $9,316 | $9,500 | 0.37x |
| 15 | [Gods Bible School and College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/gods-bible-school-and-college) | Cincinnati, OH | 45% | $37,722 | $9,329 | $4,522 | 0.12x |
| 16 | [Mount Carmel College of Nursing](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mount-carmel-college-of-nursing) | Columbus, OH | 64% | $75,103 | $10,420 | $22,082 | 0.29x |
| 17 | [Dominican University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dominican-university) | River Forest, IL | 59% | $60,327 | $11,745 | $24,411 | 0.4x |
| 18 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-ponce) | Mercedita, PR | 42% | $26,721 | $9,026 | $6,375 | 0.24x |
| 19 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-san-german) | San German, PR | 43% | $25,416 | $9,148 | $8,500 | 0.33x |
| 20 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-barranquitas) | Barranquitas, PR | 38% | $23,204 | $8,726 | $5,200 | 0.22x |
| 21 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-arecibo) | Arecibo, PR | 37% | $24,539 | $9,217 | $9,000 | 0.37x |
| 22 | [Saint Xavier University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-xavier-university) | Chicago, IL | 58% | $58,656 | $10,970 | $22,223 | 0.38x |
| 23 | [Baptist Health Sciences University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/baptist-health-sciences-university) | Memphis, TN | 46% | $72,529 | $11,212 | $29,500 | 0.41x |
| 24 | [Albizu University-San Juan](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/albizu-university-san-juan) | San Juan, PR | 68% | $41,544 | $9,732 | $5,500 | 0.13x |
| 25 | [Blackfeet Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/blackfeet-community-college) | Browning, MT | 37% | $22,953 | $5,410 | N/A | N/A |
| 26 | [Saint Peter's University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-peters-university) | Jersey City, NJ | 61% | $57,815 | $12,199 | $20,500 | 0.35x |
| 27 | [Universidad Adventista de las Antillas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/universidad-adventista-de-las-antillas) | Mayaguez, PR | 41% | $28,465 | $9,919 | $15,750 | 0.55x |
| 28 | [Jarvis Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/jarvis-christian-university) | Hawkins, TX | 15% | $32,992 | $9,825 | $27,000 | 0.82x |
| 29 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-fajardo) | Fajardo, PR | 35% | $23,132 | $9,230 | $5,750 | 0.25x |
| 30 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-bayamon) | Bayamon, PR | 34% | $29,936 | $9,284 | $8,250 | 0.28x |
| 31 | [Andrews University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/andrews-university) | Berrien Springs, MI | 69% | $53,187 | $12,547 | $26,000 | 0.49x |
| 32 | [Bethel University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bethel-university-tn) | McKenzie, TN | 35% | $47,482 | $12,595 | $27,249 | 0.57x |
| 33 | [Saint Mary's University of Minnesota](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-marys-university-of-minnesota) | Winona, MN | 67% | $58,170 | $11,704 | $21,500 | 0.37x |
| 34 | [Lane College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lane-college) | Jackson, TN | 18% | $31,670 | $10,904 | $30,500 | 0.96x |
| 35 | [Bethune-Cookman University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bethune-cookman-university) | Daytona Beach, FL | 29% | $38,518 | $12,030 | $31,000 | 0.8x |
| 36 | [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-metro) | San Juan, PR | 35% | $30,821 | $9,788 | $10,975 | 0.36x |
| 37 | [Baker College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/baker-college) | Owosso, MI | 33% | $35,833 | $13,157 | $25,000 | 0.7x |
| 38 | [Central Baptist College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-baptist-college) | Conway, AR | 35% | $46,789 | $12,287 | $22,250 | 0.48x |
| 39 | [Wesleyan College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wesleyan-college) | Macon, GA | 50% | $44,317 | $12,724 | $24,094 | 0.54x |
| 40 | [Holy Family University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/holy-family-university) | Philadelphia, PA | 61% | $62,235 | $13,143 | $25,125 | 0.4x |
| 41 | [Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pontifical-catholic-university-of-puerto-rico-arecibo) | Arecibo, PR | 47% | $24,908 | $11,117 | $15,500 | 0.62x |
| 42 | [Manor College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/manor-college) | Jenkintown, PA | 25% | $46,825 | $13,078 | $19,000 | 0.41x |
| 43 | [Rust College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rust-college) | Holly Springs, MS | 17% | $32,275 | $12,587 | $26,159 | 0.81x |
| 44 | [Central Christian College of Kansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-christian-college-of-kansas) | McPherson, KS | 25% | $44,468 | $11,404 | $27,000 | 0.61x |
| 45 | [Virginia Union University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/virginia-union-university) | Richmond, VA | 39% | $38,275 | $13,235 | $29,000 | 0.76x |
| 46 | [Fresno Pacific University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fresno-pacific-university) | Fresno, CA | 53% | $58,896 | $13,630 | $23,146 | 0.39x |
| 47 | [Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pontifical-catholic-university-of-puerto-rico-mayaguez) | Mayaguez, PR | 41% | $24,908 | $11,502 | $15,500 | 0.62x |
| 48 | [University of St Francis](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-st-francis) | Joliet, IL | 66% | $63,926 | $13,006 | $21,079 | 0.33x |
| 49 | [Livingstone College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/livingstone-college) | Salisbury, NC | 26% | $32,600 | $13,479 | $31,125 | 0.95x |
| 50 | [Georgetown College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/georgetown-college) | Georgetown, KY | 48% | $52,074 | $14,095 | $25,200 | 0.48x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Most Affordable Online Private Universities." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-online-private

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.