by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Northark degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Northark measures up.
Northark is ranked #1,103 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Arkansas, it ranks #19 of 47 for value.
Below is the detailed Northark 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.
North Arkansas College is ranked #33 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #19 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Northark financial aid page to be sure.
North Arkansas College is ranked #1,103 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
North Arkansas College 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 Northark costs about $11,648. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,592 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,297 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,180 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,648 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,592 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Northark net price and the factors that affect it.
What Northark 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 Northark 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 | $65,188 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,592 | #1,103 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,720 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $65,188 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,592 | #19 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,720 | — | — |
*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 Northark shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,508 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,605 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,061 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,426 |
| Over $110K | $14,414 |
About 76% of Northark undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,990 per year. Get more details on the Northark financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Northark 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.