Is Atlantic Cape Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Atlantic Cape Community College is ranked #720 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #18 of 59 for value.
Below is the detailed Atlantic Cape 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.
Atlantic Cape Community College is ranked #45 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #18 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Atlantic Cape Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Atlantic Cape Community College is ranked #720 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Atlantic Cape 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 Atlantic Cape Community College costs about $10,690. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,760 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,356 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,392 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,690 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,760 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Atlantic Cape Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Atlantic Cape Community College 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 Atlantic Cape 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 | $61,424 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,760 | #720 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,568 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,424 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,760 | #18 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,568 | — | — |
*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 Atlantic Cape Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,752 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,613 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,914 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,990 |
| Over $110K | $14,595 |
About 67% of Atlantic Cape Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,496 per year. Get more details on the Atlantic Cape Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Atlantic Cape 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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