Compare the Columbia College South Carolina Value of an Education

Is Columbia College South Carolina a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Determine the value of an education from Columbia College South Carolina to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within South Carolina, Columbia College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Good Price.

Columbia College's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Carolina. This lands Columbia College in the #12 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, What do You Get for This Low Price? Low Quality...

Columbia College's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, students benefit from a below average net price when compared to other colleges and universities delivering similar educational quality nationwide. This combination of educational quality at a below average cost provides students with an inexpensive college option, and earns Columbia College South Carolina a #316 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	$85,075 - Columbia College South Carolina
Average	Fair	$105,140 - Catawba College $112,583 - Texas A&M University - Commerce
	Low	$118,089 - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Overpriced	Poor	$129,655 - Humboldt State University $133,807 - Fisk University $137,528 - Erskine College $142,768 - Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College $145,780 - Midway University $147,378 - Southwestern College - Winfield

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $85,075

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College will cost you about $85,075. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $20,884 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$20,884
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$85,075

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	$127,649	268	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$85,075	158	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$66,829	76	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$127,649	16	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$85,075	7	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$66,829	2	B

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

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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Compare the Columbia College South Carolina Value of an Education

Is Columbia College South Carolina a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Within South Carolina, Columbia College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, What do You Get for This Low Price? Low Quality...

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $85,075

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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