Published cost of attendance is $38,047. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,139, middle-income families pay around $3,181.
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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) | $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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,139 |
| $30–48k | $7,114 |
| $48–75k | $3,181 |
| $75–110k | $4,411 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Published cost of attendance is $38,047. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,139, middle-income families pay around $3,181. Azimuth ranks Pillar College #114 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 92.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,483; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,787. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,376, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Pillar College earn median 4-year earnings of $44,376, placing Pillar College in the 2.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,179 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 48.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Pillar College #1247 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 30 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,543, ranked #97 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 8 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,165.
