Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,431. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,596 |
| Housing & meals | $7,512 |
| Books & supplies | $2,500 |
| Personal & travel | $3,024 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$201 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,431 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Paine College net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Paine College has the 28th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Georgia Southern University | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 |
| 25 | Georgia Gwinnett College | $15,844 | 21% | $47,730 |
| 26 | Georgia State University | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 |
| 27 | Shorter University | $16,646 | 38% | $44,604 |
| 28 | Paine College | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 |
| 29 | Georgia Military College | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 |
| 30 | Thomas University | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 |
| 31 | Brenau University | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 |
| 32 | Oglethorpe University | $19,509 | 54% | $55,232 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Paine College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paine College | 95% | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 | This school |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | $21,679 | 14% | $36,909 | |
| Brewton-Parker College | 96% | $26,054 | 21% | $42,009 | |
| Shorter University | 96% | $16,646 | 38% | $44,604 | |
| Life University | 93% | $29,791 | 38% | $47,397 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Paine College would cost you $5,009 less per year than Herzing University-Atlanta, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Paine College.
- Paine College gives aided families $5,433 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Paine College | Herzing University-Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $27,431 | $27,007 | +$424 |
| Average grants | −$10,761 | −$5,328 | −$5,433 |
| You pay | $16,670 | $21,679 | −$5,009 |
“+” means Paine College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Paine College cost questions
How much is tuition at Paine College?
Tuition and fees are $14,596 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Paine College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,431 a year.
What do families actually pay at Paine College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,670 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,322; $48–75k pay $17,233; $110k+ pay $20,388.
How much debt do Paine College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 24.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Paine College overview