analytics Return on Investment Analysis

Winston-Salem State University

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$26,940

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$5,557/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

4.8 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

313%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$6,735

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Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$40,557

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Graduation Rate

49%

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Receive Financial Aid

62%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

Winston-Salem State University Current

313%

20yr ROI

Missouri State University-Springfield

208%

20yr ROI

Methodist University

-30%

20yr ROI

SUNY at Fredonia

218%

20yr ROI

East Central University

253%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$26,940
Median Debt$25,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$26,940

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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