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Is GHC a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Average In-State Value
$6,571 Avg Annual Cost

Is GHC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

GHC Value Ranking

GHC Best Value ranking badge
#193 National Value Rank
#8 Washington Value Rank
C Value Grade

GHC is ranked #193 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Washington, it ranks #8 of 65 for value.

Grays Harbor College Value Report

Below is the detailed GHC 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.

Within Washington, GHC is Ranked Below Average in Quality for a Fair Price

Average Washington Value
Below Average Washington Quality
$6,571 Avg Annual Cost

Grays Harbor College is ranked #56 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #8 out of #65 for Washington value.

State Value Ranking  8 out of 65
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  40.0 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the GHC financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

Grays Harbor College is ranked #193 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Grays Harbor College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  193 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  51.7 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will GHC Cost?

$6,571 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$16,700 Sticker Price Per Year
$26,282 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at GHC costs about $6,571. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $26,282 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $16,700 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $4,783 / year
Average Cost (all students) $6,571 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $26,282

*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.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

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 GHC net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

95% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$6,691 Avg Grant / Scholarship
85% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a GHC 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 $66,800
All Students $26,282 #193 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $19,132
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $66,800
All Students $26,282 #8 C-
Only Students Receiving Aid $19,132

*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 GHC shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $1,557
$30K–$48K $3,536
$48K–$75K $4,969
$75K–$110K $5,259
Over $110K $9,110

About 85% of GHC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,691 per year. Get more details on the GHC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the GHC net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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