Coastal Carolina University Value of an Education

Is Coastal Carolina University Priced Well for its Value?

Use 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 Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Coastal Carolina University's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Carolina. This lands Coastal Carolina University in the #18 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, Buyer Beware: Bad Quality Score at a Bad Price

Coastal Carolina University's educational quality places it among the worst-ranked colleges and universities on our Overall Best Colleges list. However, when compared to these other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Coastal Carolina University is much, much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,270 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, and makes it an overpriced option. Students should carefully consider what their financial obligations will be should they wish to attend this school, and look closely at other educational options that offer similar benefits 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
Average	Fair	$97,152 - Southern Vermont College $101,958 - Francis Marion University
	Low	$112,274 - Wayland Baptist University $113,410 - McMurry University
Overpriced	Poor	$122,342 - Bowie State University $124,113 - Saginaw Valley State University $129,799 - Southeastern University $142,015 - Coastal Carolina University $145,347 - Colorado State University - Pueblo $157,759 - Northeastern Illinois University

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $142,015

On average, a bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University will cost you about $142,015. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,002 per year and an average of 4.4 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$32,002
Average Years to Graduate	4.4
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$142,015

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	$166,053	709	F
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$142,015	1,015	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$130,702	1,053	F-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$111,306	6	C-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$87,268	8	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$75,956	6	D+

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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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