Colby College's Value

Is Colby a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Check out Colby College's educational value before you overpay!

Within Maine, Colby College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Average Price.

Colby College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Maine. This lands Colby College in the #5 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Maine.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Colby College'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 #645 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Colby 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 Colby College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$167,447 - Davidson College $185,653 - College of William and Mary
Average	Fair	$187,723 - Hamilton College $189,093 - Dickinson College $195,057 - University of California - Berkeley $197,179 - Colby College $198,216 - Kenyon College $199,853 - Bates College $198,102 - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor $206,896 - Babson College $275,198 - Jewish Theological Seminary of America
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $197,179 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Colby College will cost you about $197,179. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $48,832 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$48,832
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$197,179

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 Colby 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	$265,791	1,417	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,179	1,451	C
Only Students Receiving Aid	$116,635	765	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$265,791	14	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,179	15	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$116,635	12	B

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

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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