by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Doane Crete degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Doane Crete measures up.
Doane Crete is ranked #2,629 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Nebraska, it ranks #26 of 28 for value.
These Doane Crete majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | #89 of 99 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #171 of 216 |
| Health Sciences & Services | #214 of 263 |
| Organizational Leadership | #397 of 457 |
| Elementary Education | #623 of 681 |
| Teacher Education | #623 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #722 of 789 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #869 of 960 |
| Psychology | #919 of 1,068 |
| Business Administration / Management | #1,075 of 1,232 |
Read the full Doane Crete value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Doane University is ranked #7 out of #30 in Nebraska for quality and #26 out of #28 for Nebraska value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Doane Crete financial aid page to be sure.
Doane University is ranked #2,629 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Doane University is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Doane Crete costs about $27,938. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $111,750 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $57,836 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,364 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,938 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $111,750 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Doane Crete net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Doane Crete costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Doane Crete degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $231,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,750 | #2,629 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $105,456 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $231,344 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,750 | #26 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $105,456 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Doane Crete shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24,496 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,092 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,256 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,691 |
| Over $110K | $31,980 |
About 95% of Doane Crete undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,692 per year. Get more details on the Doane Crete financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Doane Crete net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.