Is SFC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
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.
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 |
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.
St. Francis College is ranked #120 out of #236 in New York for quality and #120 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SFC financial aid page to be sure.
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.
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.
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.
What SFC 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 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.
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.