Is Penn State Beaver a Good School for the Money?
Pennsylvania State University - Beaver Value Report
College Factual set out to determine if Penn State Beaver is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.
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Within Pennsylvania, Penn State Beaver is Ranked Below Average in Quality and is Very Overpriced.
Pennsylvania State University - Beaver is ranked #82 out of #123 in Pennsylvania for quality and #70 out of #111 for Pennsylvania value.
This means it is below average in educational quality and yet priced much higher than it should be.
Find out if Penn State Beaver offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.
Below Average Value Nationwide
Pennsylvania State University - Beaver is ranked #1,219 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pennsylvania State University - Beaver 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.)
Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | $84,731 | A |
| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | $103,384 | A- |
| Northland College | $109,182 | A- |
| Gardner - Webb University | $131,210 | D+ |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $140,009 | D |
| Simpson University | $143,438 | D- |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $149,030 | F |
| Pennsylvania State University - Beaver | $151,479 | F |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $164,079 | F |
| Cedar Crest College | $171,831 | F |
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
We're Looking at a Total Cost of $151,479 for a Penn State Beaver Degree
The average Penn State Beaver student's degree will cost an estimated $151,479. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $33,513 and a typical 4.52 years to graduate.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $33,513 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.52 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $151,479 |
Many Factors Affect Net Price
Consider the average Penn State Beaver student takes 4.52 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 Beaver degree may cost less than average.
Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?
The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how Penn State Beaver value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $175,643 | #729 | C |
| All Students | $151,479 | #1,219 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $147,867 | #1,308 | F |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $145,643 | #37 | B |
| All Students | $121,480 | #70 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,868 | #76 | D |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.
About 91% of Penn State Beaver students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Penn State Beaver financial aid you may qualify for.
How to Calculate Value
College Factual calculates value by calculating average Penn State Beaver cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. 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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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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