analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Southern Oregon University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$48,372

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$4,326/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

11.2 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

79%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,093

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Median Debt at Graduation

$20,332

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$39,326

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Graduation Rate

45%

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Receive Financial Aid

27%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Southern Oregon University Current

79%

20yr ROI

Rogers State University

192%

20yr ROI

Troy University

124%

20yr ROI

Valdosta State University

268%

20yr ROI

Colorado Mesa University

117%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$48,372
Median Debt$20,332

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$48,372

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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