Talking Points: UNCF Colleges More Affordable Than Their Peers

UNCF Colleges More Affordable Than Their Peers

The 39 historically black college and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund cost less than comparable institutions, according to Affordability of UNCF-Member Institutions 2006-2008, a study commissioned by the UNCF. Peer institutions were automatically generated using data from the National Center on Education Statistics. Total charges– which include tuition, fees, room and board — were on average 28% lower, or $5,803 less, in 2006-2007, and 31% lower, or $6,625 less, in 2007-2008.