Paine College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$58,384
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-9,760/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-434%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Paine College's in-state tuition is $14,596. One year after graduation, alumni earn $19,230. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $25,240, and after ten years, earnings reach $33,338. The median debt for students is $0. 73.6% of students receive financial aid.
Given the earnings data and the absence of median debt, a break-even timeline cannot be calculated. However, the one-year earnings exceed the tuition cost.
The college has a low graduation rate of 19.6% and a retention rate of 53.6%. The acceptance rate is 83.4%, and the student population is 338.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$14,596
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
Median Earnings (5yr)
$25,240
Graduation Rate
20%
Receive Financial Aid
74%
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.