Compare the Mount St. Joseph University Value of an Education

Is College of Mount Saint Joseph Worth the Price?

Check out Mount St. Joseph University's educational value before you overpay!

Within Ohio, Mount St. Joseph University is Considered an Average Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Mount St. Joseph University's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Ohio. This lands Mount St. Joseph University in the #44 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Ohio.

Nationally, This School is Overpriced for the Quality it Delivers

Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount Saint Joseph is higher than it should be. This has earned it a low#942 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 better price.

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

Underpriced	Best	$89,927 - Ave Maria University $108,677 - Fitchburg State University
	Good	$119,299 - Cairn University
Average	Fair	$122,596 - University of Northern Colorado
	Low	$132,681 - California State University - San Marcos $132,719 - Madonna University $133,912 - Northwood University - Michigan $134,371 - Mount St. Joseph University
Overpriced	Poor	$147,415 - Columbus College of Art and Design $152,135 - University of New Mexico - Main Campus $156,283 - College of Saint Elizabeth

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $134,371

On average, a bachelor's degree at Mount St. Joseph University will cost you about $134,371. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,679 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$28,679
Average Years to Graduate	4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$134,371

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.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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 Mount St. Joseph 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	$185,279	924	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$134,371	904	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$117,402	783	C-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$185,279	41	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$134,371	50	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$117,402	47	D+

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

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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