by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SAU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SAU measures up.
SAU is ranked #1,014 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within North Carolina, it ranks #86 of 124 for value.
These SAU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #111 of 194 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | #111 of 194 |
| Criminal Justice | #161 of 280 |
| Sports Management | #262 of 492 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #397 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #397 of 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #419 of 678 |
| Health & Physical Education | #445 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #445 of 757 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #710 of 1,232 |
Read the full SAU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Saint Augustine’s University is ranked #86 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the SAU financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Augustine’s University is ranked #1,014 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Saint Augustine’s University 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 SAU costs about $25,348. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $101,390 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $32,934 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,313 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,348 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $101,390 |
*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 SAU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What SAU 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 SAU 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 | $131,736 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,390 | #1,014 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,252 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $131,736 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,390 | #86 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,252 | — | — |
*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 SAU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,346 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,116 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,866 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,317 |
| Over $110K | $20,861 |
About 88% of SAU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,093 per year. Get more details on the SAU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SAU 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.