by our College Data Analytics TeamIs PLNU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
PLNU is ranked #3,194 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within California, it ranks #299 of 304 for value.
Among the majors PLNU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | #26 of 26 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #26 of 26 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #39 of 39 |
| Engineering | #39 of 45 |
| Diet / Nutrition | #57 of 57 |
| Child development | #66 of 67 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | #168 of 169 |
| Child Development | #168 of 169 |
| Economics | #172 of 190 |
| Allied Health Professions | #187 of 187 |
Read the full PLNU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Point Loma Nazarene University is ranked #34 out of #346 in California for quality and #299 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the PLNU financial aid page to be sure.
Point Loma Nazarene University is ranked #3,194 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Point Loma Nazarene University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at PLNU costs about $41,763. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $167,051 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $60,398 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $38,729 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $41,763 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $167,051 |
*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 PLNU 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 PLNU 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 | $241,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $167,051 | #3,194 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $241,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $167,051 | #299 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,916 | — | — |
*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 PLNU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $44,837 |
| $30K–$48K | $47,378 |
| $48K–$75K | $49,500 |
| $75K–$110K | $51,106 |
| Over $110K | $51,154 |
About 86% of PLNU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,348 per year. Get more details on the PLNU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average PLNU 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.