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Is Penn State Brandywine a Good School for the Money?

Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine Value Report

Is a Penn State Brandywine degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Within Pennsylvania, Penn State Brandywine is Ranked Below Average in Quality and is Very Overpriced.

Below Average Pennsylvania Value
Below Average Pennsylvania Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine is ranked #93 out of #123 in Pennsylvania for quality and #82 out of #111 for Pennsylvania value.

This means it is below average in educational quality and yet priced much higher than it should be.

State Value Ranking  82 out of 111
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  26.13 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Penn State Brandywine financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Average National Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine is ranked #1,303 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1303 out of 1472
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  11.48 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

School Total Price Value Grade
Converse College $101,716 A-
Lindenwood University $105,450 B+
Concordia University, Nebraska $126,934 C-
Lenoir - Rhyne University $135,176 D
Carlow University $144,539 F
Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill $148,641 F
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs $154,923 F
Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine $155,180 F
LIM College $200,014 F

*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $155,180 in Total

The Penn State Brandywine time to graduate is about 4.51 years and will cost an estimated $34,408 per year. This brings the total cost to 155,180.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost $34,408
Average Years to Graduate 4.51
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree $155,180

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Penn State Brandywine student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Penn State Brandywine degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$121,233 In-State With Aid
$177,211 Avg Cost No Aid
4.51 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Penn State Brandywine value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $177,211 #920 D+
All Students $155,180 #1,303 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $149,669 #1,348 F
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $148,776 #63 C-
All Students $126,740 #82 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $121,233 #85 D-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 87% of Penn State Brandywine students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Penn State Brandywine financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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