Pillar College's published cost of attendance is $38,047. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,139, while middle-income families pay around $3,181, and higher-income families pay approximately $4,411.
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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 |
Pillar College's published cost of attendance is $38,047. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,139, while middle-income families pay around $3,181, and higher-income families pay approximately $4,411. Azimuth ranks Pillar College #114 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. Pillar College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between published cost of attendance and actual net price reflects the institution's aid structure; families should review their individual aid packages to understand their specific out-of-pocket costs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,483, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,787; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,376, median federal debt of $21,483 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates 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. That figure sits below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions, and graduates earn about $2,179 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Pillar College in the 48.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to NJ's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,809 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The program lineup at Pillar College is anchored by Psychology, which accounts for 17% of degree output and shapes the institution's overall earnings profile. Psychology, General represents the strongest aggregate return among programs offered, combining cohort scale with competitive early-career pay. Psychology, General, the largest program with 30 graduates, delivers median earnings of $49,543 four years after enrollment — roughly 1.0x the national benchmark for the field, and Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #121 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Business Administration follows with 8 graduates earning $61,165 — 0.9x its field benchmark — while Bible/Biblical Studies rounds out the core with 6 graduates contributing to the institution's concentrated program footprint. Azimuth ranks Pillar College #1247 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
