Compare the Bluefield College Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from Bluefield College?

Use the value of an education from Bluefield College to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Virginia, Bluefield College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Bluefield College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Virginia. This lands Bluefield College in the #39 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Virginia.

Nationally, Buyer Beware: Bad Quality Score at a Bad Price

Bluefield College's educational quality places it among the worst-ranked colleges and universities on our Overall Best Colleges list. However, when compared to these other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Bluefield College is much, much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,124 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, and makes it an overpriced option. Students should carefully consider what their financial obligations will be should they wish to attend this school, and look closely at other educational options that offer similar benefits at a much better price.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good
Average	Fair	$78,763 - Wilberforce University $81,128 - Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College $86,348 - Youngstown State University $86,726 - Hiwassee College $88,785 - Henderson State University
	Low	$106,348 - Langston University
Overpriced	Poor	$111,516 - Alabama A & M University $115,303 - Bluefield College $127,267 - Indiana University - Southeast

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $115,303

On average, a bachelor's degree at Bluefield College will cost you about $115,303. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $27,166 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$27,166
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$115,303

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 Bluefield 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	$157,162	605	F
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$115,303	550	F+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$110,129	616	F

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$157,162	22	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$115,303	25	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$110,129	26	F-

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

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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