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Is Appalachian State a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$114,624 Avg Total Cost

Appalachian State University Value Report

Is an Appalachian State degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 30% National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Good Price

Appalachian State University is ranked #587 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Appalachian State University is priced well for the kind of quality provided and is thus a good value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  587 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  73.81 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $114,624 For That Piece of Paper

The Appalachian State time to graduate is about 4.31 years and will cost an estimated $26,595 per year. This brings the total cost to 114,624.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$26,595
Average Years to Graduate4.31
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$114,624

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Appalachian State net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Appalachian State cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$52,056 In-State With Aid
$131,058 Avg Cost No Aid
4.31 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Appalachian State value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$131,058#0F
All Students$114,624#587B
Only Students Receiving Aid$96,087#204A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$87,028#F
All Students$70,589#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$52,056#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of North Carolina.

About 68% of Appalachian State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Appalachian State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Appalachian State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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