by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Saint Mary degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Saint Mary measures up.
Saint Mary is ranked #1,313 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Nebraska, it ranks #12 of 28 for value.
These Saint Mary majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #7 of 23 |
| Registered Nursing | #374 of 966 |
| Nursing | #374 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #490 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Saint Mary value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
College of Saint Mary is ranked #19 out of #30 in Nebraska for quality and #12 out of #28 for Nebraska value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Saint Mary financial aid page to be sure.
College of Saint Mary is ranked #1,313 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of Saint Mary is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Saint Mary costs about $17,363. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $69,454 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,925 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,590 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,363 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $69,454 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Saint Mary net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Saint Mary costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Saint Mary degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $143,700 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,454 | #1,313 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,360 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $143,700 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,454 | #12 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,360 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Saint Mary shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,936 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,749 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,242 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,478 |
| Over $110K | $22,739 |
About 96% of Saint Mary undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,246 per year. Get more details on the Saint Mary financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Saint Mary cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.