Central Penn College's Value

Is Central Penn College Priced Well for its Value?

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

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

Central Penn College's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Central Penn College in the #86 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania.

Nationally, Low Quality School, but Priced Fairly

Central Penn College's educational quality places it in the bottom tier of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's net price reflects the overall quality, earning it an average ranking of #807 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying less to attend Central Penn than you would to attend comparably rated colleges and universities, you won't be overpaying either, making this a fairly priced option.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good
Average	Fair	$84,648 - Missouri Southern State University $93,390 - Shawnee State University $95,960 - Central Penn College
	Low	$106,590 - Bethany College Kansas
Overpriced	Poor	$118,541 - Adams State University $120,183 - Tennessee State University $125,914 - Keystone College $138,898 - Southeastern University $170,988 - Reinhardt University

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $95,960 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Central Penn College will cost you about $95,960. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $23,263 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$23,263
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$95,960

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 Penn 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	$114,147	161	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$95,960	250	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$92,235	302	C-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$114,147	7	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$95,960	15	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$92,235	18	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 Penn College's Value

Is Central Penn College Priced Well for its Value?

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

Nationally, Low Quality School, but Priced Fairly

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $95,960 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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