Colgate University's Value

What is the Value of an Education from Colgate University?

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

Within New York, Colgate University is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Colgate University's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Colgate University in the #45 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Colgate University'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 #668 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Colgate 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 Colgate University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$162,121 - Olin College $162,767 - Davidson College $174,788 - Amherst College $179,136 - Swarthmore College
Average	Fair	$196,016 - University of Virginia - Main Campus $197,673 - California Institute of Technology $197,895 - Colgate University $203,316 - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor $210,174 - Babson College $212,700 - Wake Forest University $218,287 - Bucknell University
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Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $197,895 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Colgate University will cost you about $197,895. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $48,965 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$48,965
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$197,895

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 Colgate 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	$282,346	1,505	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,895	1,490	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$106,407	555	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$282,346	111	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$197,895	113	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$106,407	49	A

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

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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Colgate University's Value

What is the Value of an Education from Colgate University?

Within New York, Colgate University is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $197,895 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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