Central College Value of an Education

Is Central Priced Well for its Value?

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

Within Iowa, Central College is Ranked High for Quality at a Comparatively Great Price.

Central College's overall typical net price combined with high quality education results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Iowa. This lands Central College in the #5 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Iowa.

Nationally, Central is an Excellent Value

Central's emphasis on keeping costs low combined with the quality of the education they provide results in a great value for the money. This earned Central a #42 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

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

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $116,747

On average, a bachelor's degree at Central College will cost you about $116,747. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,778 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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 Central College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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