Overview
High upside
Western Illinois University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,422,012 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9.7 years.
4-year net cost
$51,748
Estimated debt
$26,909
Early salary signal
$124,660
Graduation rate
45%