College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Is State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Above Average In-State Value
$25,553 Avg Annual Cost

Is State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Value Ranking

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Best Value ranking badge
#2,053 National Value Rank
#50 Florida Value Rank
C Value Grade

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is ranked #2,053 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Florida, it ranks #50 of 132 for value.

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota’s Best Value Majors

These State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Health Care Management #150 of 225
Healthcare Administration / Management #150 of 225
Health & Medical Administrative Services #166 of 245
Registered Nursing #602 of 966
Nursing #602 of 966
Health Professions #772 of 1,275
Bachelor's Degree #772 of 1,275

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Value Report

Read the full State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Florida, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is Ranked Below Average in Quality but a Good Price

Above Average Florida Value
Below Average Florida Quality
$25,553 Avg Annual Cost

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is ranked #49 out of #140 in Florida for quality and #50 out of #132 for Florida value.

State Value Ranking  50 out of 132
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  72.4 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is ranked #2,053 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  2,053 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  52.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Cost?

$25,553 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$28,624 Sticker Price Per Year
$102,211 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota costs about $25,553. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,211 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $28,624 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $22,356 / year
Average Cost (all students) $25,553 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $102,211

*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

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 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

67% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$6,277 Avg Grant / Scholarship
49% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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 $114,496
All Students $102,211 #2,053 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $89,424
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $114,496
All Students $102,211 #50 B
Only Students Receiving Aid $89,424

*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 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $21,208
$30K–$48K $26,473
$48K–$75K $26,040
$75K–$110K $24,310
Over $110K $24,595

About 49% of State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,277 per year. Get more details on the State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options