Compare the Columbia College - Chicago Value of an Education

Is Columbia College - Chicago Worth the Price?

Check out Columbia College - Chicago's educational value before you overpay!

Within Illinois, Columbia College - Chicago is Considered a Poor Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Columbia College - Chicago's overall average net price combined with a poor quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Illinois. This lands Columbia College - Chicago in the #51 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Illinois.

Nationally, You May Not Get a Great Education, So At Least Try to Have Fun With No Money

Columbia College - Chicago's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other colleges and universities that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Columbia College - Chicago is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,285 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns below average marks for quality, its pricing is more in-line with an above average school, making this an overpriced option for the education it delivers.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Columbia College - Chicago compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$58,701 - Blue Mountain College $59,241 - Judson College
	Good	$100,279 - Texas Woman's University $106,139 - Stephen F Austin State University
Average	Fair	$112,359 - Dakota Wesleyan University
	Low	$124,568 - Farmingdale State College
Overpriced	Poor	$159,879 - Alvernia University $160,734 - Columbia College - Chicago $169,864 - Hawaii Pacific University

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $160,734

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College - Chicago will cost you about $160,734. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,927 per year and an average of 4.4 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$36,927
Average Years to Graduate	4.4
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$160,734

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 Columbia College - Chicago. 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	$187,897	949	F
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$160,734	1,240	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$145,454	1,268	F-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$187,897	33	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$160,734	49	F-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$145,454	49	F-

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

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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