by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Gardner - Webb degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Gardner - Webb measures up.
Gardner - Webb is ranked #2,310 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #104 of 124 for value.
Among the majors Gardner - Webb offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Community Psychology | #7 of 8 |
| Psychology | #7 of 8 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #54 of 79 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | #60 of 66 |
| Teacher Education | #60 of 66 |
| Exercise Physiology | #66 of 93 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | #81 of 110 |
| Biology | #81 of 110 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #213 of 252 |
| Physical Education | #217 of 264 |
Below is the detailed Gardner - Webb 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.
Gardner-Webb University is ranked #24 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #104 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Gardner - Webb financial aid page to be sure.
Gardner-Webb University is ranked #2,310 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Gardner-Webb University 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 Gardner - Webb costs about $22,971. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $91,886 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $47,104 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,674 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,971 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $91,886 |
*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 Gardner - Webb net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Gardner - Webb 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 Gardner - Webb 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 | $188,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,886 | #2,310 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $70,696 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $188,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,886 | #104 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $70,696 | — | — |
*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 Gardner - Webb shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,744 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,750 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,334 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,534 |
| Over $110K | $27,952 |
About 82% of Gardner - Webb undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,375 per year. Get more details on the Gardner - Webb financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Gardner - Webb 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.