by our College Data Analytics TeamIs PC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
PC is ranked #1,908 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within South Carolina, it ranks #39 of 61 for value.
These PC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General History | #351 of 533 |
| History | #352 of 534 |
| Political Science | #354 of 592 |
| Political Science & Government | #358 of 600 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #358 of 600 |
| English | #372 of 579 |
| Social Sciences | #448 of 761 |
| Social Science | #448 of 761 |
| Biology Studies | #577 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #583 of 1,055 |
Read the full PC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Presbyterian College is ranked #9 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #39 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the PC financial aid page to be sure.
Presbyterian College is ranked #1,908 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Presbyterian College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at PC costs about $20,925. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $83,698 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $60,185 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,528 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,925 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $83,698 |
*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 PC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What PC 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 PC 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 | $240,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,698 | #1,908 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,112 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $240,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,698 | #39 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,112 | — | — |
*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 PC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,786 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,964 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,293 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,742 |
| Over $110K | $26,955 |
About 99% of PC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $39,692 per year. Get more details on the PC 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 PC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.