Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $24,820 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,820 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $33,662 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,804 | State avg: $17,613. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 55.56% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 38.34% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pillar College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$24,820
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$7,342
Sticker price
$33,662
Average net price
$5,804
Average aid coverage
83%
$27,858 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pillar College pays approximately $5,804 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Jersey average of $17,613 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pillar College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Jersey and national averages.
Pillar College net price
$5,804
New Jersey average
$17,613
National average
$17,506
Pillar College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $24,820 and average net price at $5,804. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$24,820
Current net price
$5,804
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
34.09%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,577
Undergraduates
469
10-Year Median Earnings - Pillar College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pillar College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pillar College?
Undergraduates
469
Completion rate
34.09%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
55.56%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
38.34%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 55.56% of Pillar College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 38.34% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pillar College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pillar College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pillar College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Pillar College is listed at 60 Park Place, Suite 701, Newark, NJ 07102. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Pillar College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar College | Not available | $24,820 | $5,804 | $45,577 |
| Princeton University | 4.50% | $59,710 | $10,555 | $110,066 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | 43.44% | $60,952 | $40,468 | $108,772 |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | 90.00% | $20,462 | $36,438 | $92,405 |
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | 25.00% | $23,489 | $21,187 | $87,408 |
Similar Schools in Newark
This local cluster focuses on nearby Newark schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Newark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pillar College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Pillar College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Pillar College tuition?
Pillar College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $24,820.
What is Pillar College's average net price?
Pillar College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,804.
What does Pillar College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $9,061 for Pillar College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Pillar College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,577 for Pillar College.
Is Pillar College accredited?
Pillar College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Pillar College?
The local dataset lists 469 undergraduate students at Pillar College.
What percentage of Pillar College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pillar College in the local dataset is 55.56%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pillar College?
The federal loan rate for Pillar College in the local dataset is 38.34%.
Where should I verify Pillar College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pillar College or the latest official federal education data.