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Is PLNU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$156,790 Avg Total Cost

Point Loma Nazarene University Value Report

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

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Point Loma Nazarene University is ranked #1,454 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Point Loma Nazarene 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  1454 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  35.12 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 $156,790 For That Piece of Paper

The PLNU time to graduate is about 4.09 years and will cost an estimated $38,335 per year. This brings the total cost to 156,790.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$38,335
Average Years to Graduate4.09
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$156,790

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average PLNU 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 PLNU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$144,324 In-State With Aid
$217,645 Avg Cost No Aid
4.09 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

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

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$217,645#0F
All Students$156,790#1,454D+
Only Students Receiving Aid$144,324#2,088F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$217,645#F
All Students$156,790#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$144,324#F

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

About 94% of PLNU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what PLNU 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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