28 Best Private Diploma Economics & Public Policy Universities in the USA

Compare 100 programs at 28 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,755/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,058
Students: 1,632

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American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr): $61,885
Students: 1,252

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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $26,975/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $63,756
Students: 2,121

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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona · Private University

US #395 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,520/yr
Earnings (10yr): $37,752
Students: 85,991

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Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,942/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $46,744
Students: 4,813

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Union University

Jackson, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #424 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $27,171/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $53,990
Students: 1,607

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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, Indiana · Private University

US #470 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,898/yr
Earnings (10yr): $59,986
Students: 6,656

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Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1876

US #477 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,992/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $58,375
Students: 3,193

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Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1917

US #628 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $48,523/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $87,054
Students: 4,229

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Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1930

US #663 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,206/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $47,327
Students: 1,441

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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1848

US #707 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,905/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,107
Students: 1,727

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Siena University

Loudonville, New York · Private University · Est. 1937

US #780 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $33,733/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $76,079
Students: 3,409

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Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1962

US #787 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,154/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $53,353
Students: 992

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Stetson University

DeLand, Florida · Private University · Est. 1883

US #800 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,372/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $51,642
Students: 2,297

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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1924

US #815 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,970/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $52,015
Students: 815

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Davidson College

Davidson, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1837

US #840 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,379/yr
Admission rate: 13%
Earnings (10yr): $81,400
Students: 1,867

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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1850

US #858 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,235/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $58,537
Students: 1,009

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Southern Adventist University, University of Pennsylvania. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Diploma Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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