by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Tompkins Cortland worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Tompkins Cortland is ranked #1,316 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within New York, it ranks #60 of 216 for value.
Read the full Tompkins Cortland value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Tompkins Cortland Community College is ranked #168 out of #236 in New York for quality and #60 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Tompkins Cortland financial aid page to be sure.
Tompkins Cortland Community College is ranked #1,316 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Tompkins Cortland Community 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 Tompkins Cortland costs about $14,839. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $59,355 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,019 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,723 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,839 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $59,355 |
*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 Tompkins Cortland net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Tompkins Cortland 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 | $80,076 | — | — |
| All Students | $59,355 | #1,316 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,892 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,076 | — | — |
| All Students | $59,355 | #60 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $50,892 | — | — |
*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 Tompkins Cortland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,706 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,734 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,859 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,726 |
| Over $110K | $18,556 |
About 71% of Tompkins Cortland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,219 per year. Get more details on the Tompkins Cortland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Tompkins Cortland 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.