Life University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$60,144
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$2,368/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
25.4 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-21%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Life University's in-state tuition is $15,036. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,599. Five years after graduation, earnings are $37,368, and ten years after, earnings are $47,397. The median debt for graduates is $16,666.
The debt-to-income ratio is not directly calculable with the provided data. However, the median debt of $16,666 is less than the one-year earnings of $36,599. The break-even timeline, or the time it takes to earn back the cost of tuition, is less than one year based on the one-year earnings.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$15,036
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,666
Median Earnings (5yr)
$37,368
Graduation Rate
32%
Receive Financial Aid
49%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Peer Comparison
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
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.