Central Pennsylvania College's Value

Is Central Pennsylvania College Priced Well for its Value?

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

Within Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Central Pennsylvania College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Central Pennsylvania College in the #98 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania.

Nationally, Economics 101: Don't Overpay to Go to This School

Central Pennsylvania College's educational quality places it in the bottom tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Central Pennsylvania College is higher than it should be. This has earned it a very low #1,011 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. This school earns poor marks for educational quality while its pricing is in-line with a higher quality school, making it a poor educational value.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good
Average	Fair	$82,550 - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
	Low	$99,635 - Central Pennsylvania College $108,513 - Marygrove College
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $99,635 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Central Pennsylvania College will cost you about $99,635. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $24,330 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$24,330
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$99,635

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.

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 Central Pennsylvania 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	$113,322	148	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$99,635	266	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$95,774	325	D

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$113,322	6	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$99,635	16	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$95,774	24	F

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

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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Central Pennsylvania College's Value

Is Central Pennsylvania College Priced Well for its Value?

Within Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania College is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Nationally, Economics 101: Don't Overpay to Go to This School

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $99,635 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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