by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sauk Valley Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Sauk Valley Community College measures up.
Sauk Valley Community College is ranked #567 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Illinois, it ranks #44 of 112 for value.
Below is the detailed Sauk Valley Community College 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.
Sauk Valley Community College is ranked #90 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #44 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Sauk Valley Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Sauk Valley Community College is ranked #567 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Sauk Valley Community College 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 Sauk Valley Community College costs about $11,061. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $44,243 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,433 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,493 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,061 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $44,243 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Sauk Valley Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Sauk Valley Community College 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 Sauk Valley Community College 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 | $61,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,243 | #567 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,972 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,732 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,243 | #44 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,972 | — | — |
*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 Sauk Valley Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,156 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,982 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,548 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,018 |
| Over $110K | $13,854 |
About 63% of Sauk Valley Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,653 per year. Get more details on the Sauk Valley Community College 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 Sauk Valley Community College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.