by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Ship degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Ship measures up.
Ship is ranked #2,208 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #92 of 168 for value.
These Ship majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #9 of 252 |
| Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs | #12 of 16 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | #12 of 16 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | #38 of 45 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | #43 of 51 |
| Special Education | #43 of 51 |
| Software Engineering | #55 of 79 |
| Entrepreneurship | #72 of 110 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | #77 of 115 |
| Writing Studies | #89 of 143 |
Below is the detailed Ship 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.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is ranked #57 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #92 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Ship financial aid page to be sure.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is ranked #2,208 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ship costs about $24,851. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $99,403 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $30,755 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,726 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,851 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $99,403 |
*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 Ship net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Ship 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 Ship 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 | $123,020 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,403 | #2,208 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $94,904 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $123,020 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,403 | #92 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $94,904 | — | — |
*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 Ship shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,253 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,505 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,912 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,492 |
| Over $110K | $27,250 |
About 84% of Ship undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,828 per year. Get more details on the Ship financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Ship 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.