analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$50,376

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$15,843/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

3.2 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

529%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,594

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Median Debt at Graduation

$21,221

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$50,843

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Graduation Rate

54%

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Receive Financial Aid

33%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Current

529%

20yr ROI

Oregon State University

487%

20yr ROI

Temple University

259%

20yr ROI

Rowan University

400%

20yr ROI

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

649%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$50,376
Median Debt$21,221

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$50,376

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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