analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Dakota Wesleyan University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$131,560

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$14,432/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

9.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

119%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$32,890

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Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$49,432

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Graduation Rate

50%

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Receive Financial Aid

78%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Dakota Wesleyan University Current

119%

20yr ROI

McKendree University

112%

20yr ROI

Samford University

90%

20yr ROI

Saint Elizabeth University

101%

20yr ROI

Whitworth University

42%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$131,560
Median Debt$27,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$131,560

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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