analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Pacific University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$217,864

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$11,936/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

18.3 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

10%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$54,466

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Median Debt at Graduation

$23,223

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Median Earnings (5yr)

$46,936

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Graduation Rate

66%

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Receive Financial Aid

81%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Pacific University Current

10%

20yr ROI

Portland State University

431%

20yr ROI

Skidmore College

-8%

20yr ROI

Saint Michael's College

19%

20yr ROI

Mount Marty University

81%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$217,864
Median Debt$23,223

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$217,864

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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