Citadel Military College of South Carolina's Value

Is The Citadel Worth the Price?

Determine the value of an education from The Citadel to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within South Carolina, Citadel Military College of South Carolina is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Carolina. This lands Citadel Military College of South Carolina in the #1 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Citadel Military College of South Carolina's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #780 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to The Citadel 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$119,400 - Saint Norbert College $133,111 - University of Evansville $139,633 - Washington State University
	Good	$143,384 - St John's College MD $146,808 - Hampden - Sydney College $148,261 - University of Nebraska - Lincoln $150,272 - University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Average	Fair	$159,619 - University of Kentucky $161,807 - The Juilliard School $163,119 - Citadel Military College of South Carolina $168,334 - Miami University - Oxford
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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $163,119 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Citadel Military College of South Carolina will cost you about $163,119. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $39,311 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$39,311
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$163,119

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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina. 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	$193,062	1,010	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$163,119	1,293	C
Only Students Receiving Aid	$146,276	1,300	C

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$119,269	11	A
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$89,326	11	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$72,483	7	A+

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

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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Citadel Military College of South Carolina's Value

Is The Citadel Worth the Price?

Within South Carolina, Citadel Military College of South Carolina is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $163,119 for That Piece of Paper

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