by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Gordon College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Gordon College measures up.
Gordon College is ranked #2,330 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Massachusetts, it ranks #38 of 85 for value.
Among the majors Gordon College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #20 of 27 |
| Psychology | #28 of 41 |
| Exercise Physiology | #68 of 93 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | #82 of 110 |
| Biology | #82 of 110 |
| Speech Communication | #306 of 396 |
| Teacher Education | #322 of 404 |
| Early Childhood Education | #386 of 446 |
| History | #399 of 534 |
| English | #424 of 579 |
Below is the detailed Gordon 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.
Gordon College is ranked #46 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #38 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Gordon College financial aid page to be sure.
Gordon College is ranked #2,330 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Gordon College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Gordon College costs about $25,227. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $100,909 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,101 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,883 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,227 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $100,909 |
*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 Gordon College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Gordon 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 Gordon 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 | $168,404 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,909 | #2,330 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $99,532 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $168,404 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,909 | #38 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $99,532 | — | — |
*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 Gordon College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,678 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,394 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,051 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,738 |
| Over $110K | $27,522 |
About 98% of Gordon College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,820 per year. Get more details on the Gordon College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Gordon 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.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.