analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Kennesaw State University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$23,144

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$12,863/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

1.8 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

1012%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$5,786

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Median Debt at Graduation

$23,833

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$47,863

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Graduation Rate

47%

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Receive Financial Aid

35%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Kennesaw State University Current

1012%

20yr ROI

Grand Valley State University

339%

20yr ROI

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

682%

20yr ROI

California State University-Stanislaus

717%

20yr ROI

Montclair State University

338%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$23,144
Median Debt$23,833

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$23,144

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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