analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Valley City State University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$34,056

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$10,820/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

3.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

535%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$8,514

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Median Debt at Graduation

$20,369

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$45,820

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Graduation Rate

48%

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Receive Financial Aid

34%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Valley City State University Current

535%

20yr ROI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

441%

20yr ROI

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

0%

20yr ROI

Minnesota State University Moorhead

426%

20yr ROI

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

454%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$34,056
Median Debt$20,369

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$34,056

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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