by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Jackson College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Jackson College is ranked #699 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Michigan, it ranks #23 of 77 for value.
Read the full Jackson College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Jackson College is ranked #55 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #23 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Jackson College financial aid page to be sure.
Jackson College is ranked #699 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Jackson College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Jackson College costs about $10,189. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $40,756 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,318 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,761 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,189 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $40,756 |
*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 Jackson College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Jackson 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 Jackson 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 | $73,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,756 | #699 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,044 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $73,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,756 | #23 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,044 | — | — |
*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 Jackson College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,242 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,763 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,595 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,553 |
| Over $110K | $13,286 |
About 77% of Jackson College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,035 per year. Get more details on the Jackson College 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 Jackson College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.