Cairn University-Langhorne's published cost of attendance is $46,233. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $24,029, middle-income families pay around $26,050, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,129.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,233 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,009 |
| Room and Board | $12,753 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$18,591 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,642 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,029 |
| $30–48k | $23,867 |
| $48–75k | $26,050 |
| $75–110k | $26,309 |
| $110k+ | $33,129 |
Cairn University-Langhorne's published cost of attendance is $46,233. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $24,029, middle-income families pay around $26,050, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,129. Azimuth ranks Cairn University-Langhorne #1144 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Cairn University-Langhorne participates in federal need-based aid programs and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for Pell Grants and federal Direct Loans. The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal loan options to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,926, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,393; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,513, median federal debt of $26,926 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Cairn University-Langhorne earn median 4-year earnings of $48,513, placing the institution in the 9.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $14,468 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cairn University-Langhorne in the 11.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to PA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on theology and religious studies, the institution's dominant program family. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 22 graduates. The Business Administration program graduates 18 students earning median 4-year earnings of $61,973, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Teacher Education and Social Work round out the core offerings, with Social Work graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,729 at 0.9x the national benchmark. Azimuth ranks Cairn University-Langhorne #1345 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
