Compare the Austin College Value of an Education

Is Austin College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Austin College below.

Within Texas, Austin College is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

Austin College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Texas. This lands Austin College in the #9 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Texas.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

Austin College's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned Austin College a ranking of #48 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Austin College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$101,110 - Presbyterian College $113,258 - Houghton College $115,020 - SUNY Geneseo $116,596 - Austin College $123,759 - University of North Carolina School of the Arts $129,729 - Albion College $133,549 - Calvin College
	Good	$148,363 - Hampden - Sydney College
Average	Fair	$157,819 - Biola University $162,706 - Rutgers University - Newark
	Low	$167,030 - The University of Tennessee
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $116,596

On average, a bachelor's degree at Austin College will cost you about $116,596. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,957 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$28,957
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$116,596

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Austin College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$209,567	1,134	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$116,596	570	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$114,699	721	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$209,567	61	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$116,596	48	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$114,699	51	A-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Texas.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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