Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College

Is Penn State Erie a Good School for the Money?

Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College Value Report

Is Penn State Erie worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Penn State Erie value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Within Pennsylvania, Penn State Erie Offers Good Quality for a Good Price.

Top 20% Pennsylvania Value
Top 30% Pennsylvania Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College is ranked #34 out of #123 in Pennsylvania for quality and #21 out of #111 for Pennsylvania value.

This makes it a good quality for a good price in the state.

State Value Ranking  21 out of 111
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  81.08 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College is ranked #776 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.

Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College provides the kind of quality education we anticipated when compared to other colleges at the same price point. Based on this information we believe it is priced fairly for the type of education provided.

National Value Ranking  776 out of 1472
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  47.28 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

School Total Price Value Grade
University of Wyoming $104,117 A+
SUNY Oneonta $114,515 A
Roberts Wesleyan College $127,856 A
California State University Maritime Academy $138,368 B+
Washington State University $144,054 B
Misericordia University $147,932 B-
Hampden - Sydney College $150,876 C+
Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College $158,363 C
Salve Regina University $164,628 D+
University of Rhode Island $165,525 D+
Rider University $169,868 D

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

That Degree May Cost You $158,363 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from Penn State Erie will cost you about $158,363. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,156 and a typical 4.38 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost $36,156
Average Years to Graduate 4.38
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree $158,363

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Penn State Erie cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$121,037 In-State With Aid
$179,146 Avg Cost No Aid
4.38 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Penn State Erie.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $179,146 #218 A
All Students $158,363 #776 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $152,498 #948 D+
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $147,685 #7 A
All Students $126,897 #21 A-
Only Students Receiving Aid $121,037 #29 B

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

About 78% of Penn State Erie students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Penn State Erie 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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