by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is ranked #1,419 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value).
These Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | #76 of 237 |
| General Biology | #277 of 1,055 |
| Biology | #277 of 1,055 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | #280 of 1,108 |
Read the full Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is ranked #1,419 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo costs about $11,797. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $47,190 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,678 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,117 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,797 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $47,190 |
*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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo 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 | $74,712 | — | — |
| All Students | $47,190 | #1,419 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $44,468 | — | — |
*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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,370 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,504 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,663 |
About 91% of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,173 per year. Get more details on the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo 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.
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