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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!

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

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 #36 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

Columbia University in the City of New York provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns Columbia a #574 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

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.

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    Good
    • $162,121 - Olin College
    • $174,788 - Amherst College
    • $177,695 - Washington and Lee University
    • $185,036 - College of the Holy Cross
    • $187,676 - Columbia University in the City of New York
    • $189,295 - Hamilton College
    AverageFair
    • $193,742 - Emory University
    • $197,324 - Bowdoin College
    • $197,673 - California Institute of Technology
    • $219,134 - Claremont McKenna College
    • $225,164 - Carnegie Mellon University
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        Bottom Line: You'll Spend About $187,676 for That Piece of Paper

        On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia University in the City of New York will cost you about $187,676. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $45,708 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

         Amount
        Average Yearly Cost$45,708
        Average Years to Graduate4.1
        Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$187,676

        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 GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
        Students Receiving no Aid$281,7991,502C+
        All Students (With and Without Aid)$187,6761,443B-
        Only Students Receiving Aid$119,517860A+
        In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
        Students Receiving no Aid$281,799110B-
        All Students (With and Without Aid)$187,67699B
        Only Students Receiving Aid$119,51767A-

        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.

        Read the full methodology article for more.

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