by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Palo Alto College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Palo Alto College is ranked #379 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Texas, it ranks #32 of 184 for value.
Below is the detailed Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto College is ranked #135 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #32 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Palo Alto College financial aid page to be sure.
Palo Alto College is ranked #379 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Palo Alto College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Palo Alto College costs about $8,253. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $33,011 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $11,751 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,463 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,253 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $33,011 |
*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 Palo Alto College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 | $47,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $33,011 | #379 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $17,852 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $47,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $33,011 | #32 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $17,852 | — | — |
*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 Palo Alto College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,745 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,601 |
| $48K–$75K | $5,878 |
| $75K–$110K | $6,312 |
| Over $110K | $9,704 |
About 48% of Palo Alto College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,082 per year. Get more details on the Palo Alto College 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 Palo Alto College net price page for the cost detail.
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