by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Briar Cliff worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Briar Cliff is ranked #2,044 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Iowa, it ranks #30 of 48 for value.
Among the majors Briar Cliff offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #117 of 149 |
| Teacher Education | #262 of 404 |
| Social Work | #340 of 433 |
| Public Administration | #420 of 552 |
| Nursing | #627 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #628 of 960 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #764 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #776 of 1,251 |
Below is the detailed Briar Cliff 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.
Briar Cliff University is ranked #30 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Briar Cliff financial aid page to be sure.
Briar Cliff University is ranked #2,044 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Briar Cliff University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Briar Cliff costs about $23,907. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $95,628 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,688 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,907 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,907 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $95,628 |
*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.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Briar Cliff net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff 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 | $206,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,628 | #2,044 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $95,628 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $206,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,628 | #30 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $95,628 | — | — |
*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 Briar Cliff shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,435 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,357 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,260 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,338 |
| Over $110K | $25,265 |
About 100% of Briar Cliff undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,214 per year. Get more details on the Briar Cliff financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Briar Cliff net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.