by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez 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 - Mayaguez is ranked #1,376 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value).
Among the majors Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Hospitality / Tourism | #6 of 27 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | #6 of 27 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | #18 of 21 |
| Hospitality Management | #21 of 134 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | #79 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #106 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #124 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #275 of 1,477 |
| General Biology | #280 of 1,055 |
| Biology | #280 of 1,055 |
Below is the detailed Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is ranked #1,376 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 - Mayaguez costs about $12,141. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,565 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,605 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,502 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,141 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $48,565 |
*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 - Mayaguez net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez 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 - Mayaguez 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 | $74,420 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,565 | #1,376 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,008 | — | — |
*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 - Mayaguez shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,867 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,404 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,642 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,024 |
About 91% of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,326 per year. Get more details on the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.