by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Friends University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Friends University measures up.
Friends University is ranked #2,485 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Kansas, it ranks #48 of 55 for value.
These Friends University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | #15 of 17 |
| Teacher Education | #18 of 20 |
| Zoology | #44 of 52 |
| Biology | #44 of 52 |
| Business Administration / Management | #146 of 194 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | #146 of 194 |
| Health Services | #158 of 216 |
| General Studies | #211 of 243 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #406 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #406 of 473 |
Read the full Friends University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Friends University is ranked #26 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #48 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Friends University financial aid page to be sure.
Friends University is ranked #2,485 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Friends University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Friends University costs about $29,080. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $116,321 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,468 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,715 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,080 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $116,321 |
*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 Friends University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
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 Friends University 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 | $201,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,321 | #2,485 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $110,860 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $201,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,321 | #48 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $110,860 | — | — |
*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 Friends University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,538 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,122 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,404 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,432 |
| Over $110K | $33,926 |
About 94% of Friends University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $20,775 per year. Get more details on the Friends University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Friends University 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.