by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Harris - Stowe State University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Harris - Stowe State University is ranked #1,508 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Missouri, it ranks #31 of 74 for value.
Among the majors Harris - Stowe State University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Education | #63 of 114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #63 of 114 |
| Business Information Systems | #150 of 243 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #183 of 425 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #253 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #253 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #268 of 678 |
| Biology Studies | #328 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #331 of 1,055 |
| Accounting / Finance | #340 of 693 |
Read the full Harris - Stowe State 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.
Harris-Stowe State University is ranked #71 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #31 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Harris - Stowe State University financial aid page to be sure.
Harris-Stowe State University is ranked #1,508 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris - Stowe State University costs about $10,152. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $40,608 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,426 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,922 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,152 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $40,608 |
*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 Harris - Stowe State 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 Harris - Stowe State 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 | $85,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,608 | #1,508 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,688 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $85,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,608 | #31 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,688 | — | — |
*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 Harris - Stowe State University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,412 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,088 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,521 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,501 |
| Over $110K | $19,616 |
About 98% of Harris - Stowe State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,231 per year. Get more details on the Harris - Stowe State University financial aid you may qualify for.
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 Harris - Stowe State University net price page for the cost detail.
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