The top 10 colleges for financial aid in 2026, according to The Princeton Review — and what families actually pay

With college costs reaching new highs, The Princeton Review ranked schools based on how much financial aid is awarded and how satisfied students are with their packages. At several of the schools near the top of The Princeton Review’s list, the average scholarship awarded in 2025-26 to students with need was more than $70,000. Such significant financial aid awards can substantially reduce the net cost of college.Credit: CNBC via Reuters Connect