by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Southern State Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southern State Community College is ranked #1,220 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Ohio, it ranks #40 of 139 for value.
Below is the detailed Southern State Community College 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.
Southern State Community College is ranked #109 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #40 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southern State Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Southern State Community College is ranked #1,220 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southern State Community 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 Southern State Community College costs about $10,614. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,458 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,899 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,674 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,614 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,458 |
*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 Southern State Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southern State Community College 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 | $59,596 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,458 | #1,220 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,696 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,596 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,458 | #40 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $38,696 | — | — |
*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 Southern State Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,076 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,088 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,120 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,918 |
| Over $110K | $15,415 |
About 82% of Southern State Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,093 per year. Get more details on the Southern State Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southern State Community College 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.
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