by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a STAC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how STAC measures up.
STAC is ranked #2,021 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within New York, it ranks #116 of 216 for value.
Among the majors STAC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Sports Studies | #18 of 45 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #77 of 114 |
| Criminal Justice | #183 of 280 |
| Finance | #309 of 494 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #313 of 501 |
| Health & Physical Education | #449 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #449 of 757 |
| Elementary Education | #452 of 681 |
| Teacher Education | #452 of 681 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #454 of 638 |
Below is the detailed STAC 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.
St. Thomas Aquinas College is ranked #116 out of #236 in New York for quality and #116 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the STAC financial aid page to be sure.
St. Thomas Aquinas College is ranked #2,021 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, St. Thomas Aquinas 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 STAC costs about $20,643. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $82,570 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $52,420 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,994 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,643 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $82,570 |
*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 STAC 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 STAC 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 | $209,680 | — | — |
| All Students | $82,570 | #2,021 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,976 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $209,680 | — | — |
| All Students | $82,570 | #116 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,976 | — | — |
*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 STAC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,977 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,169 |
| $48K–$75K | $20,644 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,309 |
| Over $110K | $25,598 |
About 98% of STAC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,136 per year. Get more details on the STAC 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 STAC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.