by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a McPherson College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how McPherson College measures up.
McPherson College is ranked #2,391 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Kansas, it ranks #47 of 55 for value.
These McPherson College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | #3 of 3 |
| Mechanics | #4 of 6 |
| Accounting / Finance | #9 of 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | #58 of 64 |
| Engineering Technologies | #213 of 237 |
| Engineering | #213 of 237 |
| Marketing | #518 of 684 |
| Athletic Training | #604 of 757 |
| Business Administration / Management | #939 of 1,232 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1,104 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed McPherson College 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.
McPherson College is ranked #22 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #47 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the McPherson College financial aid page to be sure.
McPherson College is ranked #2,391 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, McPherson College 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 McPherson College costs about $26,441. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $105,764 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,623 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,441 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,441 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $105,764 |
*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 McPherson College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What McPherson 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 McPherson 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 | $202,492 | — | — |
| All Students | $105,764 | #2,391 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $105,764 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $202,492 | — | — |
| All Students | $105,764 | #47 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $105,764 | — | — |
*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 McPherson College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,869 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,172 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,387 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,314 |
| Over $110K | $28,232 |
About 100% of McPherson College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,072 per year. Get more details on the McPherson College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average McPherson College 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.