Coastal Carolina University Value of an Education

Is Coastal Carolina University Priced Well for its Value?

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

Within South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

Coastal Carolina University'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 South Carolina. This lands Coastal Carolina University in the #10 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

Coastal Carolina University's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Coastal Carolina University is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,298 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a much better price.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$105,203 - Stephen F Austin State University $115,729 - Northwest Christian University
Average	Fair	$120,841 - Southern Nazarene University
	Low	$126,617 - University of Montevallo $131,376 - MidAmerica Nazarene University $135,256 - Lenoir - Rhyne University
Overpriced	Poor	$138,876 - Middle Tennessee State University $144,306 - Coastal Carolina University $160,760 - Eastern Michigan University $178,552 - Laguna College of Art and Design $188,994 - The University of the Arts

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $144,306

On average, a bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University will cost you about $144,306. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,599 per year and an average of 4.4 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$32,599
Average Years to Graduate	4.4
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$144,306

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.

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 Coastal Carolina University. 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	$168,673	749	D+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$144,306	1,057	F+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$131,754	1,056	F+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$113,270	7	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$88,904	10	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$76,352	9	B

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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Coastal Carolina University Value of an Education

Is Coastal Carolina University Priced Well for its Value?

Within South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $144,306

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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