by our College Data Analytics TeamIs JBU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
JBU is ranked #1,934 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Arkansas, it ranks #42 of 47 for value.
These JBU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Illustration | #13 of 59 |
| Family & Community Services | #24 of 32 |
| Photography | #25 of 63 |
| Construction Management | #52 of 64 |
| International Business | #58 of 106 |
| Film & Video Production | #58 of 120 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | #101 of 205 |
| Photography / Film Studies | #101 of 205 |
| Graphic Design | #107 of 199 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | #134 of 169 |
Below is the detailed JBU 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.
John Brown University is ranked #4 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #42 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the JBU financial aid page to be sure.
John Brown University is ranked #1,934 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
John Brown 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 JBU costs about $21,370. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,478 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $44,710 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,397 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,370 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,478 |
*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 JBU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What JBU 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 JBU 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 | $178,840 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,478 | #1,934 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,588 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $178,840 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,478 | #42 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,588 | — | — |
*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 JBU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,732 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,333 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,073 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,672 |
| Over $110K | $24,817 |
About 96% of JBU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,460 per year. Get more details on the JBU 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 JBU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.