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Is GSU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$121,974 Avg Total Cost

Grambling State University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a GSU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the GSU annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Grambling State University is ranked #1,662 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Grambling State 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  1662 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  25.84 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.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $121,974 for a GSU Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from GSU will cost you about $121,974. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,952 and a typical 4.7 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,952
Average Years to Graduate4.7
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$121,974

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average GSU 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 GSU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$82,509 In-State With Aid
$150,673 Avg Cost No Aid
4.7 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 determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at GSU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$150,673#0F
All Students$121,974#1,662D
Only Students Receiving Aid$117,303#1,809F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$115,879#F
All Students$87,180#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$82,509#F

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

About 98% of GSU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what GSU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average GSU 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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