Compare the Columbia College South Carolina Value of an Education

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

Use 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 South Carolina is Considered an Average Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Columbia College South Carolina's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in South Carolina. This lands Columbia College South Carolina in the #23 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in South Carolina.

Nationally, Overpriced School for a Below Average Education

Columbia College South Carolina'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 South Carolina is higher than it should be. This has earned it a very low #870 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.

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

Underpriced	Best	$76,277 - Bemidji State University
	Good
Average	Fair	$113,478 - Graceland University - Lamoni
	Low	$121,416 - Columbia College South Carolina $123,114 - California State University - San Bernardino $124,274 - Humboldt State University $126,678 - American International College $129,427 - California State University - Los Angeles $129,514 - California State University - Bakersfield
Overpriced	Poor	$150,487 - St. Francis College $155,690 - Oakland City University $182,194 - Lynn University

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $121,416

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia College South Carolina will cost you about $121,416. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,151 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$29,151
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$121,416

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 South Carolina. 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	$175,642	823	F+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$121,416	659	D+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$108,697	590	C-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$175,642	26	D
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$121,416	28	F+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$108,697	28	F+

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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