analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Southwestern University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$204,232

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$14,249/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

14.3 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

40%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$51,058

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Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$49,249

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Graduation Rate

71%

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Receive Financial Aid

43%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Southwestern University Current

40%

20yr ROI

Olivet Nazarene University

88%

20yr ROI

Cambridge College

293%

20yr ROI

Franklin University

641%

20yr ROI

Vassar College

5%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$204,232
Median Debt$25,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$204,232

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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