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Is SFC a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$18,912 Avg Annual Cost

Is SFC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

SFC Value Ranking

SFC Best Value ranking badge
#2,065 National Value Rank
#120 New York Value Rank
F Value Grade

SFC is ranked #2,065 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #120 of 216 for value.

SFC’s Best Value Majors

Among the majors SFC offers, these rank best for value nationally.

Major National Value Rank
Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences #38 of 63
Nursing #38 of 63
Other Health Professions #38 of 63
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist #51 of 65
Bachelor's Degree #51 of 65
Other Research & Experimental Psychology #58 of 109
Psychology #58 of 109
Communications / Public Relations #78 of 78
Child Development & Psychology #85 of 160
Social Studies Education #99 of 160

St. Francis College Value Report

Below is the detailed SFC 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.

Within New York, SFC is Ranked Below Average in Quality and is Overpriced

Below Average New York Value
Below Average New York Quality
$18,912 Avg Annual Cost

St. Francis College is ranked #120 out of #236 in New York for quality and #120 out of #216 for New York value.

State Value Ranking  120 out of 216
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  32.7 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SFC financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

St. Francis College is ranked #2,065 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, St. Francis College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

National Value Ranking  2,065 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  16.0 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will SFC Cost?

$18,912 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$37,701 Sticker Price Per Year
$75,648 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SFC costs about $18,912. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $75,648 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $37,701 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $18,129 / year
Average Cost (all students) $18,912 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $75,648

*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.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SFC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What SFC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

97% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$18,524 Avg Grant / Scholarship
96% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SFC 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 $150,804
All Students $75,648 #2,065 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $72,516
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $150,804
All Students $75,648 #120 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $72,516

*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 SFC shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $17,889
$30K–$48K $18,575
$48K–$75K $23,196
$75K–$110K $28,955
Over $110K $41,839

About 96% of SFC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,524 per year. Get more details on the SFC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

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 SFC net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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