by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a FPC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how FPC measures up.
FPC is ranked #1,060 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #76 of 184 for value.
Read the full FPC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Frank Phillips College is ranked #122 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #76 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the FPC financial aid page to be sure.
Frank Phillips College is ranked #1,060 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Frank Phillips College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at FPC costs about $8,670. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $34,681 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,930 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,953 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,670 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $34,681 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about FPC net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a FPC 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 | $55,720 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,681 | #1,060 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,812 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $55,720 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,681 | #76 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,812 | — | — |
*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 FPC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,787 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,600 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,728 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,322 |
| Over $110K | $12,768 |
About 88% of FPC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,469 per year. Get more details on the FPC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average FPC 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.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.