by our College Data Analytics TeamIs East Arkansas Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
East Arkansas Community College is ranked #623 out of 1,976 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Arkansas, it ranks #13 of 47 for value.
Below is the detailed East Arkansas Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
East Arkansas Community College is ranked #31 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #13 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the East Arkansas Community College financial aid page to be sure.
East Arkansas Community College is ranked #623 out of 1,976 for value nationwide.
East Arkansas Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at East Arkansas Community College costs about $8,966. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $35,863 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,240 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,220 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,966 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $35,863 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the East Arkansas Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What East Arkansas Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a East Arkansas Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,960 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,863 | #623 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,880 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,960 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,863 | #13 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,880 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at East Arkansas Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,449 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,819 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,018 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,528 |
| Over $110K | $8,945 |
About 71% of East Arkansas Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,996 per year. Get more details on the East Arkansas Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average East Arkansas Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
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