by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a NICC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how NICC measures up.
NICC is ranked #724 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Iowa, it ranks #9 of 48 for value.
Below is the detailed NICC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Northeast Iowa Community College is ranked #9 out of #25 in Iowa for quality and #9 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the NICC financial aid page to be sure.
Northeast Iowa Community College is ranked #724 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Northeast Iowa Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at NICC costs about $12,146. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,584 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,099 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,272 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,146 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $48,584 |
*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 NICC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What NICC 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 NICC 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 | $68,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,584 | #724 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,584 | #9 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,088 | — | — |
*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 NICC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,886 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,480 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,462 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,428 |
| Over $110K | $13,057 |
About 85% of NICC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,725 per year. Get more details on the NICC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average NICC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.