by our College Data Analytics TeamIs PUC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
PUC is ranked #1,948 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within California, it ranks #159 of 304 for value.
These PUC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #157 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #157 of 243 |
| Registered Nursing | #587 of 966 |
| Nursing | #587 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #748 of 1,275 |
Read the full PUC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Pacific Union College is ranked #121 out of #346 in California for quality and #159 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the PUC financial aid page to be sure.
Pacific Union College is ranked #1,948 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Pacific Union 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 PUC costs about $42,015. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $168,058 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $49,396 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $41,008 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $42,015 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $168,058 |
*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 PUC 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 PUC 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 | $197,584 | — | — |
| All Students | $168,058 | #1,948 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $164,032 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,584 | — | — |
| All Students | $168,058 | #159 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $164,032 | — | — |
*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 PUC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,903 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,897 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,211 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,495 |
| Over $110K | $25,182 |
About 88% of PUC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,880 per year. Get more details on the PUC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average PUC 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.