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Is Western a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$131,542 Avg Total Cost

Western Colorado University Value Report

Is a Western degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Western Colorado University is ranked #1,450 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Western Colorado University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1450 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  35.30 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $131,542 For That Piece of Paper

The average Western student's degree will cost an estimated $131,542. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,038 and a typical 4.53 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$29,038
Average Years to Graduate4.53
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$131,542

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Western net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Western cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$82,496 In-State With Aid
$153,137 Avg Cost No Aid
4.53 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Western value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$153,137#0F
All Students$131,542#1,450D+
Only Students Receiving Aid$122,722#1,555D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$112,910#F
All Students$91,316#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,496#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Colorado.

About 94% of Western students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Western financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Western cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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