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Is TCU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$221,635 Avg Total Cost

Texas Christian University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if TCU is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

Texas Christian University is ranked #2,034 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Texas Christian 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  2034 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  9.24 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.

That Degree May Cost You $221,635 in Total

The TCU time to graduate is about 4.15 years and will cost an estimated $53,406 per year. This brings the total cost to 221,635.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$53,406
Average Years to Graduate4.15
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$221,635

Many Factors Affect Net Price

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

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$190,410 In-State With Aid
$298,086 Avg Cost No Aid
4.15 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

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

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$298,086#0F
All Students$221,635#2,034F
Only Students Receiving Aid$190,410#2,050F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$298,086#F
All Students$221,635#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$190,410#F

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

About 82% of TCU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what TCU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average TCU 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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