Thiel College's published cost of attendance is $53,202, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,247; middle-income families pay around $20,038; higher-income families pay approximately $26,400.
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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) | $53,202 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,344 |
| Room and Board | $15,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,855 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,347 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,247 |
| $30–48k | $20,947 |
| $48–75k | $20,038 |
| $75–110k | $23,683 |
| $110k+ | $26,400 |
Thiel College's published cost of attendance is $53,202, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,247; middle-income families pay around $20,038; higher-income families pay approximately $26,400. Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1113 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. Thiel College's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional loans to bridge the gap between sticker price and net price. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs, and families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. Merit scholarships may also be available; prospective students should contact the financial aid office for details on eligibility and current offerings. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $47,131; 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 $51,262, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 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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Graduates of Thiel College earn median 4-year earnings of $51,262, placing Thiel College in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,206 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thiel College in the 11.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Thiel College #1317 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Thiel College's program portfolio centers on Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration is the largest program with 29 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,140, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 16 students earning median 4-year earnings of $43,457, while Special Education and Teaching with 15 graduates reaches median 4-year earnings of $52,302. Criminal Justice and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other round out the largest programs, each contributing to the institution's applied and professional focus.
