by our College Data Analytics TeamIs STJ worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
STJ is ranked #2,530 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #147 of 216 for value.
These STJ majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant | #3 of 3 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | #13 of 19 |
| Business Administration / Management | #15 of 18 |
| Retail Management | #15 of 18 |
| Information Systems | #17 of 33 |
| Business Statistics | #17 of 33 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #17 of 29 |
| Other Public Relations, Advertising Applied Communication | #17 of 29 |
| Accounting / Finance | #19 of 21 |
| Insurance | #19 of 21 |
Below is the detailed STJ 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. John’s University-New York is ranked #58 out of #236 in New York for quality and #147 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the STJ financial aid page to be sure.
St. John’s University-New York is ranked #2,530 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, St. John’s University-New York 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 STJ costs about $30,712. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $122,847 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $65,635 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,999 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $30,712 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $122,847 |
*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 STJ net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What STJ 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 STJ 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 | $262,540 | — | — |
| All Students | $122,847 | #2,530 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $119,996 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $262,540 | — | — |
| All Students | $122,847 | #147 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $119,996 | — | — |
*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 STJ shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,468 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,386 |
| $48K–$75K | $27,197 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,164 |
| Over $110K | $31,582 |
About 98% of STJ undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,644 per year. Get more details on the STJ financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average STJ 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.