Public college costs have increased at a higher rate than private colleges

Comparing the change in the average net price, which is the listed price minus grants and financial aid

+20% change since 2006-07 school year

Public

+15

+10

+10%

Avg. cost:

$19,230

+5

Private

non-profit

+4%

$32,720

0

-5

2006-

07

2014-

15

2021-

22

+20% change since 2006-07 school year

Public

+15

Private schools still

cost 40% more

than public

+10

+10%

Avg. cost:

$19,230

+5

Private

non-profit

+4%

$32,720

0

-5

2006-

07

2014-

15

2021-

22

+20% change since 2006-07 school year

Public

+15

+10

Private schools still

cost 40% more

than public

+10%

Avg. cost:

$19,230

+5

Private

non-profit

+4%

$32,720

0

-5

2006-

07

2009-

10

2012-

13

2015-

16

2018-

19

2020-

21

+20% change since 2006-07 school year

Public

+15

+10

Private schools still

cost 40% more

than public

+10%

Avg. cost:

$19,230

+5

Private

non-profit

+4%

$32,720

0

-5

2006-

07

2009-

10

2012-

13

2015-

16

2018-

19

2020-

21

+20% change since 2006-07 school year

Public

+15

+10

Private schools still

cost 40% more

than public

+10%

Avg. cost:

$19,230

+5

Private

non-profit

+4%

$32,720

0

-5

2006-

07

2009-

10

2012-

13

2015-

16

2018-

19

2020-

21

Guardian graphic. Sources: College Board Annual Survey of Colleges, NCES, IPEDS Student Financial Aid data. Note: Costs include tuition, fees, and room and board.