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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?

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

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Columbia College South Carolina
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

Within South Carolina, Columbia College is Ranked Middle of the Road for Quality at a Comparatively Expensive Price.

Columbia College's overall typical net price combined with middle of the road quality education results in a slightly lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Carolina.

Nationally, Columbia College South Carolina is a Good Value for Your Money

Columbia College provides a high quality education relative to other colleges at the same price point. This results in a good value for the educational dollar.

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

UnderpricedBest
  • $77,453 - Minot State University
Good
  • $88,456 - Avila University
  • $102,843 - Columbia College South Carolina
AverageFair
  • $114,790 - Bethel College - North Newton
Low
  • $121,362 - California State University - Bakersfield
  • $131,755 - University of Arkansas at Little Rock
OverpricedPoor
  • $173,175 - Pacific Northwest College of Art
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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $102,843

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College will cost you about $102,843. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $24,534 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

 Amount
Average Yearly Cost$24,534
Average Years to Graduate4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$102,843

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 GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$135,386304B
All Students (With and Without Aid)$102,843314B
Only Students Receiving Aid$88,223237B
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$135,38616C
All Students (With and Without Aid)$102,84322D
Only Students Receiving Aid$88,22316C

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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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