by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a TCL degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how TCL measures up.
TCL is ranked #581 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within South Carolina, it ranks #11 of 61 for value.
Read the full TCL value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Technical College of the Lowcountry is ranked #39 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #11 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the TCL financial aid page to be sure.
Technical College of the Lowcountry is ranked #581 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Technical College of the Lowcountry 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 TCL costs about $16,389. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,554 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,889 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,724 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,389 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,554 |
*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.
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 TCL net price and the factors that affect it.
What TCL 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 TCL 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 | $83,556 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,554 | #581 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,896 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $83,556 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,554 | #11 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,896 | — | — |
*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 TCL shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,787 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,585 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,267 |
About 73% of TCL undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,561 per year. Get more details on the TCL financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average TCL 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.