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Return on Investment Analysis

Louisiana Christian University ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$78,960

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$5,615/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

14.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

42%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

One year after graduation, Louisiana Christian University alumni earn $42,657. The median debt for graduates is $21,875. With an in-state tuition of $19,740, 59.5% of students receive financial aid. The university has a student body of 750, an acceptance rate of 83.8%, a graduation rate of 39%, and a retention rate of 60.8%.

Five years after graduation, alumni earn $40,615. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $51,700. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$19,740

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,875

Median Earnings (5yr)

$40,615

Graduation Rate

39%

Receive Financial Aid

60%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $78,960 $45,274 160%
Educational Administration and Supervision $78,960 $0 N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $78,960 $64,206 640%
Social Work $78,960 $0 N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $78,960 $0 N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $78,960 $0 N/A
Psychology, General $78,960 $0 N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $78,960 $44,466 140%
Business Administration, Management and Operations $78,960 $0 N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections $78,960 $0 N/A
Accounting and Related Services $78,960 $0 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $78,960 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Louisiana Christian University Current

42%

20yr ROI

Charleston Southern University

-10%

20yr ROI

Thomas Aquinas College

-2%

20yr ROI

Xavier University of Louisiana

1%

20yr ROI

City Vision University

341%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$78,960
Median Debt$21,875

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$78,960

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Louisiana Christian University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 42%. The total 4-year cost is $78,960 and graduates earn a median of $40,615 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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