by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Lourdes worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Lourdes is ranked #2,115 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Ohio, it ranks #84 of 139 for value.
These Lourdes majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #168 of 210 |
| Psychology | #385 of 534 |
| Registered Nursing | #663 of 966 |
| Nursing | #663 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #858 of 1,275 |
| Business Administration / Management | #863 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #863 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #876 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #1,004 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed Lourdes 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.
Lourdes University is ranked #82 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #84 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Lourdes financial aid page to be sure.
Lourdes University is ranked #2,115 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lourdes 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 Lourdes costs about $23,206. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $92,824 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $45,622 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,206 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,206 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $92,824 |
*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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes 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 | $182,488 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,824 | #2,115 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,824 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $182,488 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,824 | #84 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,824 | — | — |
*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 Lourdes shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,638 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,602 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,610 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,654 |
| Over $110K | $21,690 |
About 100% of Lourdes undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,927 per year. Get more details on the Lourdes 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 Lourdes net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.