analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Minnesota State University-Mankato

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$37,960

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$15,098/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

2.5 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

695%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$9,490

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Median Debt at Graduation

$21,106

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$50,098

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Graduation Rate

53%

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Receive Financial Aid

43%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Minnesota State University-Mankato Current

695%

20yr ROI

California State University-Long Beach

975%

20yr ROI

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

822%

20yr ROI

Empire State University

894%

20yr ROI

The University of Texas Permian Basin

589%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$37,960
Median Debt$21,106

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$37,960

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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