Overview
High upside
Western Carolina University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,448,024 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 10.3 years.
4-year net cost
$53,260
Estimated debt
$27,695
Early salary signal
$95,793
Graduation rate
60%