Most expensive college ranking?

Hey, everyone! I've been curious about this for a bit. You always see rankings for the best colleges, but what about the most expensive ones? Can anyone share where I might find a ranking like this?

Sure, most college ranking sites can filter by tuition and fees, so you should easily be able to compile a list of the "most expensive" colleges from those resources. I should note, that this can be a little misleading though, as many of the most expensive institutions also have generous financial aid packages, rendering the sticker price fairly irrelevant for a good portion of students.

Off the top, two examples of schools that tend to be among the most expensive are Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Be aware, however, that they also have some of the most substantial financial aid policies among top schools. Columbia, for instance, guarantees to meet 100% demonstrated financial need for all admitted students and offers a no-loan policy, replacing student loans with grants that do not have to be repaid.

Long story short, it's always beneficial to take a peek at the net price of a school, rather than just the advertised tuition and fees, to get a more accurate picture of what you may have to ultimately pay. The net price is what you'll pay after financial aid and scholarships are accounted for. You can calculate this using net price calculators on each school's financial aid website. They require some financial information from you (or your family) to provide an estimate.