Briar Cliff University's Value

Is Briar Cliff Worth the Price?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from Briar Cliff University below.

Within Iowa, Briar Cliff University is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Briar Cliff University's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Iowa. This lands Briar Cliff University in the #20 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Iowa.

Nationally, Priced Below Average for Educational Quality

Briar Cliff University's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, students benefit from a below-average net price when compared to other colleges and universities delivering similar educational quality nationwide. This combination of educational quality at a lower cost results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns Briar Cliff a #434 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$107,443 - University of South Alabama $107,921 - Heidelberg University $112,918 - Briar Cliff University $113,791 - Aurora University
Average	Fair
	Low	$132,512 - Vanguard University of Southern California
Overpriced	Poor	$140,732 - Capitol Technology University $148,246 - Boise State University $206,885 - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $112,918 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Briar Cliff University will cost you about $112,918. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $26,935 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$26,935
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$112,918

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.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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 Briar Cliff University. 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	$180,185	874	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$112,918	462	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$110,115	584	C+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$180,185	14	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$112,918	14	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$110,115	15	D

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

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.

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Briar Cliff University's Value

Is Briar Cliff Worth the Price?

Within Iowa, Briar Cliff University is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Nationally, Priced Below Average for Educational Quality

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $112,918 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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