Columbia University in the City of New York's Value

Is Columbia a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Check out Columbia University in the City of New York's educational value before you overpay!

Within New York, Columbia University in the City of New York is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Columbia University in the City of New York's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Columbia University in the City of New York in the #44 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Columbia University in the City of New York's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #624 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Columbia in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Columbia University in the City of New York compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$173,600 - Amherst College $177,581 - Davidson College $191,358 - Hamilton College $190,493 - College of the Holy Cross
Average	Fair	$193,602 - Columbia University in the City of New York $195,927 - Williams College $198,644 - Emory University $199,930 - Bowdoin College $204,275 - Colgate University $213,073 - Wake Forest University $229,880 - Carnegie Mellon University
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Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $193,602 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia University in the City of New York will cost you about $193,602. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,054 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$47,054
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$193,602

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.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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 University in the City of New York. 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	$282,382	1,523	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$193,602	1,474	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$85,092	211	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$282,382	109	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$193,602	100	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$85,092	35	A+

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

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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Columbia University in the City of New York's Value

Is Columbia a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Within New York, Columbia University in the City of New York is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $193,602 for That Piece of Paper

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

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