Colorado College Value of an Education

Is Colorado College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from Colorado College below.

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

Colorado 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 Colorado. This lands Colorado College in the #10 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Colorado.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Colorado 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 #874 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Colorado College 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 Colorado College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$122,417 - Wabash College $141,202 - Wheaton College Illinois $144,626 - University at Buffalo
	Good	$151,669 - Drake University $164,368 - Macalester College
Average	Fair	$170,747 - Marquette University $196,306 - Colorado College
	Low	$202,078 - Texas Christian University $203,314 - University of San Diego $207,520 - Gonzaga University $225,450 - Pitzer College
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $196,306

On average, a bachelor's degree at Colorado College will cost you about $196,306. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $48,474 per year and an average of 4.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$48,474
Average Years to Graduate	4.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$196,306

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.

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 Colorado 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	$277,874	1,499	C-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$196,306	1,486	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$104,324	464	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$277,874	18	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$196,306	17	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$104,324	10	A-

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

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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Colorado College Value of an Education

Is Colorado College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

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

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $196,306

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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