Is University of Rio Grande worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
University of Rio Grande is ranked #2,797 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Ohio, it ranks #119 of 139 for value.
These University of Rio Grande majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Special Education | #153 of 162 |
| Registered Nursing | #879 of 966 |
| Nursing | #879 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #889 of 960 |
| Business Administration / Management | #1,113 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #1,113 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #1,128 of 1,251 |
Below is the detailed University of Rio Grande 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.
University of Rio Grande is ranked #106 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #119 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the University of Rio Grande financial aid page to be sure.
University of Rio Grande is ranked #2,797 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Rio Grande 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 University of Rio Grande costs about $25,068. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $100,271 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,556 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,686 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,068 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $100,271 |
*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 University of Rio Grande net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What University of Rio Grande 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 University of Rio Grande 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 | $134,224 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,271 | #2,797 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $94,744 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,224 | — | — |
| All Students | $100,271 | #119 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $94,744 | — | — |
*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 University of Rio Grande shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26,495 |
| $30K–$48K | $26,881 |
| $48K–$75K | $30,154 |
| $75K–$110K | $32,843 |
| Over $110K | $31,973 |
About 86% of University of Rio Grande undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,701 per year. Get more details on the University of Rio Grande financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Rio Grande 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.