Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Pillar College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$26K
+
Room
—
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$38,047
$26K+—+$1,500=$38,047
Your Family Income
Sticker
$38,047
−
Your Aid
$34,866
=
Net Price
$3,181
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Pillar College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$38,047
Tuition and Fees
$25,900
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$29,577
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,470
Pillar College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,139
$30–48k
$7,114
$48–75k
$3,181
$75–110k
$4,411
$110k+
No data
Understanding Your Aid Package
Pillar College has a sticker price of $38,047 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $38,047/year
Average aid: $29,577 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$3,181/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,139/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,483
Range (25th–75th)$6,381 – $27,750
Median Parent PLUS Loans$9,787
Debt Manageability
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,577
Earnings Growth
+20%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-2,179
49th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$22,219
25th %ile
$72,001
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Pillar College Cost & Financial Aid
Pillar College's published tuition is $38,047 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $3,181—a difference of $34,866.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,139 at Pillar College. 70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Pillar College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Pillar College graduates is $21,483, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
