analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Western Michigan University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$61,192

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$10,356/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

5.9 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

238%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$15,298

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Median Debt at Graduation

$26,188

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$45,356

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Graduation Rate

57%

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Receive Financial Aid

48%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Western Michigan University Current

238%

20yr ROI

Sam Houston State University

460%

20yr ROI

University of Mississippi

449%

20yr ROI

Metropolitan State University of Denver

382%

20yr ROI

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

395%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$61,192
Median Debt$26,188

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$61,192

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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