by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Judson worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Judson is ranked #2,406 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Illinois, it ranks #100 of 112 for value.
These Judson majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| architecture | #57 of 71 |
| General Architecture | #57 of 72 |
| Architecture & Related Services | #122 of 166 |
| Teacher Education | #321 of 404 |
| Business Administration / Management | #335 of 457 |
| Organizational Leadership | #335 of 457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #773 of 960 |
| General Psychology | #795 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #795 of 1,068 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #960 of 1,232 |
Below is the detailed Judson 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.
Judson University is ranked #68 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #100 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Judson financial aid page to be sure.
Judson University is ranked #2,406 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Judson University 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 Judson costs about $20,248. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $80,991 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,697 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,558 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,248 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $80,991 |
*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 Judson net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Judson 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 Judson 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 | $170,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,991 | #2,406 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,232 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $170,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,991 | #100 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,232 | — | — |
*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 Judson shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24,510 |
| $30K–$48K | $26,181 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,558 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,704 |
| Over $110K | $29,047 |
About 93% of Judson undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,647 per year. Get more details on the Judson 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 Judson net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.