Is Brown a Good School for the Money?
Brown University Value Report
Is Brown worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Brown value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.
Within Rhode Island, Brown is a Great Quality for a Good Price.
Brown University is ranked #1 out of #9 in Rhode Island for quality and #2 out of #9 for Rhode Island value.
This makes it a great quality for a good price in the state.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Brown financial aid page to be sure.
Fair Value Nationwide
Brown University is ranked #732 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.
Compared to other schools of similar quality, Brown University is priced appropriately for the kind of quality provided and is thus a fair value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.
Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona College | $180,568 | B |
| Rice University | $184,112 | B |
| Amherst College | $190,634 | B |
| Yale University | $203,007 | B- |
| University of Notre Dame | $207,917 | B- |
| Dartmouth College | $216,514 | C+ |
| Cornell University | $226,550 | C |
| Harvey Mudd College | $228,917 | C |
| Northwestern University | $229,008 | C |
| University of Pennsylvania | $232,296 | C |
| Brown University | $239,582 | C |
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
That Degree May Cost You $239,582 in Total
The Brown time to graduate is about 4.14 years and will cost an estimated $57,870 per year. This brings the total cost to 239,582.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $57,870 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.14 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $239,582 |
Many Factors Affect Net Price
There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Brown cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.
Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?
Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.
Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Brown.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $320,809 | #737 | C |
| All Students | $239,582 | #732 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,229 | #253 | A- |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $320,809 | #4 | C+ |
| All Students | $239,582 | #2 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,229 | #2 | B+ |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Rhode Island.
About 60% of Brown students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Brown financial aid you may qualify for.
How to Calculate Value
College Factual calculates value by calculating average Brown cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a 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 Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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