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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.

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Bluefield College
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

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.

UnderpricedBest
    Good
      AverageFair
      • $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
      OverpricedPoor
      • $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 Graduate4.2
      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 GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
      Students Receiving no Aid$157,162605F
      All Students (With and Without Aid)$115,303550F+
      Only Students Receiving Aid$110,129616F
      In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
      Students Receiving no Aid$157,16222F-
      All Students (With and Without Aid)$115,30325F-
      Only Students Receiving Aid$110,12926F-

      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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