The Value of an Education from Central College

Is Central Priced Well for its Value?

Check out Central College's educational value before you overpay!

Understanding Value

Understanding the value of your education can mean the difference between overpaying or getting a fair price for your degree fromCentral College

Within Iowa, Central College is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

Central College's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Iowa. This lands Central College in the #9 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Iowa.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

Central College's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned Central a ranking of #98 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

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

Underpriced	Best	$120,250 - Franciscan University of Steubenville $121,214 - Central College $123,511 - Florida State University $132,167 - Massachusetts Maritime Academy
	Good	$134,101 - Gordon College $136,818 - Arizona State University $138,831 - Spelman College $141,487 - University of Missouri - Columbia
Average	Fair
	Low	$167,412 - Rider University $177,262 - Sacred Heart University
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $121,214

On average, a bachelor's degree at Central College will cost you about $121,214. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,736 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$29,736
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$121,214

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.

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'. However, 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.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$195,170	908	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$121,214	556	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$115,647	655	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$195,170	20	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$121,214	13	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$115,647	14	B-

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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The Value of an Education from Central College

Is Central Priced Well for its Value?

Understanding Value

Within Iowa, Central College is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

And the Grand Total Comes To: $121,214

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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