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Is Cairn a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$125,789 Avg Total Cost

Cairn University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cairn degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Cairn annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Cairn University is ranked #1,667 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Cairn University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1667 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  25.61 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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 $125,789 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Cairn will cost you about $125,789. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $27,646 and a typical 4.55 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$27,646
Average Years to Graduate4.55
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$125,789

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Cairn student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Cairn degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$121,908 In-State With Aid
$199,572 Avg Cost No Aid
4.55 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Cairn.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$199,572#0F
All Students$125,789#1,667D
Only Students Receiving Aid$121,908#1,856F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$199,572#F
All Students$125,789#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$121,908#F

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

About 99% of Cairn students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Cairn financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. 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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