analytics Return on Investment Analysis

South Dakota State University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$37,196

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$14,564/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

2.6 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

683%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$9,299

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Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$49,564

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Graduation Rate

60%

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Receive Financial Aid

46%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

South Dakota State University Current

683%

20yr ROI

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

658%

20yr ROI

University of Arkansas

653%

20yr ROI

Dakota Wesleyan University

119%

20yr ROI

University of California-Santa Cruz

405%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$37,196
Median Debt$23,250

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$37,196

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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