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Return on Investment Analysis

Washington Adventist University ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$100,800

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$5,114/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

19.7 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

1%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

One year after graduation, Washington Adventist University graduates earn a median of $60,537, which is more than double the annual tuition cost of $25,200. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $40,114. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $64,249. The median debt for graduates is $30,500.

The debt-to-income ratio is not directly calculable with the provided data. However, the median debt of $30,500 is less than the one-year post-graduation earnings of $60,537. The median debt is also less than the ten-year post-graduation earnings of $64,249.

With one-year post-graduation earnings of $60,537 and a tuition cost of $25,200, the break-even point is less than one year.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$25,200

Median Debt at Graduation

$30,500

Median Earnings (5yr)

$40,114

Graduation Rate

44%

Receive Financial Aid

54%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $100,800 $0 N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $100,800 $0 N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations $100,800 $0 N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services $100,800 $0 N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $100,800 $0 N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $100,800 $0 N/A
Communication and Media Studies $100,800 $0 N/A
Psychology, General $100,800 $0 N/A
Biology, General $100,800 $0 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $100,800 $0 N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other $100,800 $0 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $100,800 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Washington Adventist University Current

1%

20yr ROI

Illinois College

-32%

20yr ROI

Freed-Hardeman University

2%

20yr ROI

Lesley University

-21%

20yr ROI

Lourdes University

-11%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$100,800
Median Debt$30,500

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$100,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Washington Adventist University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 1%. The total 4-year cost is $100,800 and graduates earn a median of $40,114 within 5 years.

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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