Compare the Columbia College Missouri Value of an Education

Is Columbia College Missouri Worth the Price?

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

Within Missouri, Columbia College is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Average Price.

Columbia College's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Missouri. This lands Columbia College in the #22 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Missouri.

Nationally, Sure, It's a Low Quality School, But at Least They Don't Make You Pay a Lot For It

Columbia College's educational quality places it in the bottom tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, students benefit from its below-average net price when compared to other colleges and universities delivering similar educational quality. This combination provides students with an inexpensive college option, and earns Columbia College Missouri a #514 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list.

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

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$73,637 - Peru State College $75,401 - Columbia College Missouri
Average	Fair	$88,056 - Missouri Western State University
	Low
Overpriced	Poor	$116,690 - Holy Cross College $118,478 - Medaille College $125,391 - Montana State University - Billings $125,820 - Clark Atlanta University

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $75,401

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College will cost you about $75,401. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $18,424 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$18,424
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$75,401

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. 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	$85,879	29	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$75,401	95	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$67,168	78	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$85,879	3	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$75,401	13	C
Only Students Receiving Aid	$67,168	12	C-

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

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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Compare the Columbia College Missouri Value of an Education

Is Columbia College Missouri Worth the Price?

Within Missouri, Columbia College is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Average Price.

Nationally, Sure, It's a Low Quality School, But at Least They Don't Make You Pay a Lot For It

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $75,401

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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