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 #13 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, Below Average Price for a Below Average School

Columbia College's educational quality places it below average on our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, its very low net price provides students with an inexpensive option when compared to other colleges and universities delivering a comparable education. This earned Columbia College South Carolina a ranking of #269 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it among the top 20% across the country.

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

Underpriced	Best	$83,846 - Columbia College South Carolina
	Good	$93,611 - University of Charleston $103,461 - McPherson College $106,668 - Fort Hays State University
Average	Fair
	Low	$121,850 - Eastern Kentucky University $124,720 - Lamar University $126,139 - Western Kentucky University $128,803 - Liberty University
Overpriced	Poor	$131,719 - Virginia Wesleyan University

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $83,846

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College will cost you about $83,846. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $19,918 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$19,918
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$83,846

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	$131,905	299	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$83,846	139	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$69,490	94	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$131,905	16	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$83,846	7	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$69,490	3	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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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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, Below Average Price for a Below Average School

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $83,846

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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