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Return on Investment Analysis

Clinton College ROI Analysis

Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$42,064

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$-10,953/yr

below high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

N/A years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-621%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Graduates of Clinton College have a challenging return on investment. The median debt of $28,987 is not offset by earnings in the first year after graduation, which are reported as $0. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $24,047, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $30,180.

With a tuition cost of $10,516, the college has a low graduation rate of 11.6% and a retention rate of 36.4%. The college provides aid to 83.8% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$10,516

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,987

Median Earnings (5yr)

$24,047

Graduation Rate

12%

Receive Financial Aid

84%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$42,064
Median Debt$28,987

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$42,064

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Clinton College has an estimated 20-year ROI of -621%. The total 4-year cost is $42,064 and graduates earn a median of $24,047 within 5 years.

Methodology

ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).

The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.

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