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Briar Cliff University
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Annual Tuition
$35,534
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
45.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$54,475
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Briar Cliff University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Sioux City, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $35,534, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 45.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$142,136
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$24,475
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$102,614
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$347,364
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 46%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Briar Cliff University is $23,250.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$35,534
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
60.3%
Success
45.8%
In-State Cost
$35,534
Age 25+ Students
11.1%
Carnegie Class
Doctoral/Professional
Working at 6yr
491 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Sioux City
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$685
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$780
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,010
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Sioux City metropolitan area.