California State University - Northridge's Value

Is California State University - Northridge Worth the Price?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from California State University - Northridge below.

Within California, California State University - Northridge is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

California State University - Northridge's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California. This lands California State University - Northridge in the #21 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, Fairly Priced for the Educational Quality

California State University - Northridge's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it an average ranking of #695 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to California State University - Northridge in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at California State University - Northridge compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$94,966 - Maryville College $102,927 - Rocky Mountain College
	Good	$105,566 - William Carey University $105,619 - Alaska Pacific University $112,495 - Salem College $113,298 - Saint Cloud State University $114,173 - Flagler College - St Augustine $117,882 - Stephens College
Average	Fair	$120,637 - California State University - Northridge
	Low	$131,138 - University of Memphis $138,152 - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $120,637 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at California State University - Northridge will cost you about $120,637. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $24,076 per year and an average of 5.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$24,076
Average Years to Graduate	5.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$120,637

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.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

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 California State University - Northridge. 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	$151,096	516	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$120,637	654	C
Only Students Receiving Aid	$107,584	582	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$110,870	5	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$80,411	4	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$67,358	7	B+

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

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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California State University - Northridge's Value

Is California State University - Northridge Worth the Price?

Within California, California State University - Northridge is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Fairly Priced for the Educational Quality

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $120,637 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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