by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Northland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Northland measures up.
Northland is ranked #1,555 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-.
These Northland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Environment / Natural Resources | #2 of 3 |
| Natural Resources Conservation & Research, Other | #18 of 20 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | #298 of 371 |
| Biology Studies | #895 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #900 of 1,055 |
| Biology | #900 of 1,055 |
Below is the detailed Northland 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.
Northland College is ranked #1,555 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Northland College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Northland costs about $36,119. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $144,476 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $56,825 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,119 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $36,119 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $144,476 |
*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 Northland net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Northland 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 Northland 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 | $227,300 | — | — |
| All Students | $144,476 | #1,555 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,476 | — | — |
*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 Northland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,367 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,357 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,256 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,840 |
| Over $110K | $27,084 |
About 100% of Northland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,289 per year. Get more details on the Northland 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 Northland net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.