by our College Data Analytics TeamIs WCC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
WCC is ranked #576 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within North Carolina, it ranks #39 of 124 for value.
Read the full WCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Wilson Community College is ranked #73 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #39 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the WCC financial aid page to be sure.
Wilson Community College is ranked #576 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Wilson Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WCC costs about $7,272. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $29,088 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $10,715 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,064 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,272 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $29,088 |
*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 WCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What WCC 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 WCC 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 | $42,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,088 | #576 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,256 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $42,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,088 | #39 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,256 | — | — |
*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 WCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,809 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,158 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,739 |
About 45% of WCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,569 per year. Get more details on the WCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average WCC 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.