by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Lewis degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Lewis measures up.
Lewis is ranked #1,551 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #73 of 112 for value.
These Lewis majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Aviation Technology / Pilot | #4 of 11 |
| Business Administration / Management | #17 of 34 |
| E-Commerce | #17 of 34 |
| Aviation/Airway Management & Operations | #26 of 50 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | #28 of 51 |
| Special Education | #28 of 51 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #28 of 55 |
| General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology | #32 of 51 |
| Air Transportation | #42 of 74 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | #44 of 81 |
Below is the detailed Lewis 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.
Lewis University is ranked #14 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #73 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Lewis financial aid page to be sure.
Lewis University is ranked #1,551 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lewis 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 Lewis costs about $18,867. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $75,468 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $47,676 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,028 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,867 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $75,468 |
*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 Lewis net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Lewis 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 Lewis 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 | $190,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $75,468 | #1,551 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,112 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $190,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $75,468 | #73 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,112 | — | — |
*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 Lewis shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,995 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,255 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,911 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,501 |
| Over $110K | $24,497 |
About 94% of Lewis undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,993 per year. Get more details on the Lewis financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Lewis cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.