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51.5%Acceptance
$14,596Tuition
338Students
22%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,338Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindLiberal ArtsUSCAAData: 2023-24HBCUUnited Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,596
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,596
Average Net Price
$15,074
Students Receiving Financial Aid
71.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,512
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,512
Books & Supplies
$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,608
Loan Repayment Rate
16.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
73.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
71.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,133
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,480
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,287
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,051

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Cost Overview

Most Paine College families pay around $15,074 after financial aid, far below the $24,608 sticker price. Low-income students get the best deal at $15,133, while middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay just $10,480. Over four years, expect total costs between $42,000 and $60,000 depending on family income. Nearly three-quarters of students receive federal loans to cover expenses.

The debt picture tells a sobering story. Only 16.47% of borrowers successfully repay their loans, reflecting graduates' modest $33,338 median earnings ten years out. This historically black Methodist college serves primarily Georgia residents from lower-income backgrounds. With 71% of students receiving Pell Grants, Paine attracts families who need significant financial support. The small 338-student enrollment means limited resources but personal attention with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio.

Students from the lowest income brackets get the most value here, paying roughly half what middle-class families contribute.

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