Elizabethtown College's Value

Is Elizabethtown College Priced Well for its Value?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Elizabethtown College below.

Within Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College is Considered a High Quality College at a Good Price.

Elizabethtown College's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Elizabethtown College in the #19 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

Elizabethtown College's emphasis on high quality education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a great value for the money. This earned E - town a #236 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

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

Underpriced	Best	$119,905 - Saint Norbert College $124,382 - Earlham College $134,195 - John Carroll University $138,182 - Elizabethtown College $140,183 - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
	Good	$141,500 - Juniata College $142,811 - Stony Brook University
Average	Fair	$177,585 - Saint Joseph's University
	Low	$180,843 - Marist College $181,721 - University of the Sciences $190,978 - Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $138,182 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Elizabethtown College will cost you about $138,182. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $33,846 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$33,846
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$138,182

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 Elizabethtown 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	$229,448	1,268	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$138,182	961	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$137,260	1,161	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$229,448	72	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$138,182	52	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$137,260	68	B-

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

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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